Screenshot of Verpex.com homepage with a lot of text and images saved in PNG format.
It is too possible to store PNGs with transparent backgrounds. This is not possible with the JPEG format. PNG files use the .png extension and support up to 16 million colors, making them stand out from other image formats.
JPG vs PNG: Key Points to Compare
We've explored what JPG and PNG mean. Now let's break down the differences between these formats:
1) Lossy vs Lossless Compression
2) File Size
3) Transparency
4) Use Cases
1. Lossy vs Lossless Compression
Both formats use different compression methods, and it is important to understand the difference to choose when you need to use them.
The JPG format uses lossy compression, meaning that the file size will always be smaller because some data was deleted to help compress the image size, which can impact the image's quality after multiple compression. Also, you can't restore the compressed image, so keeping a copy of the original is good before compression.
On the other hand, PNG uses lossless compression that retains all the data on the image, which means the file size will also be larger than GIF or JPG format.
2. File Size
JPG, when compressed, can result in a smaller image size which is excellent for web performance and will help your website content load faster.
While PNG, on the other hand, retains its original size after compression making it larger than JPG or GIF format, this can be a problem for the performance or load times of your website since it'll take more time to display the image on your website.
3. Transparency
JPG images don't support transparent backgrounds, which is not a good fit for logos or graphics with the text, mainly when the image is used on a background with a different color.
PNG supports transparent backgrounds. This is great as it blends in with any background color you place it on, making it a suitable choice when you work with logos, graphics, or screenshots.
4. Use Cases
Photographers commonly use JPG format. This allows them to save time and efficiency when working with the files from their library because compressed JPG files will retain the quality but with a smaller size compared to the RAW format.
PNG works perfectly with images that contain text, icons, graphics, etc. This is important because PNG retains the image's size and keeps the image's content looking sharp and visible.
Final Thoughts - JPEG vs. PNG
Going from all we've shared in this article, we can see they are both excellent image formats, but it's important to remember what context they are using to know which one is the most suitable format.
JPG is great if you're interested in optimizing your site's performance because you get smaller sizes for the images you use. PNG, on the other hand, is great for images with icons, screenshots, and graphic images where it is important to show the image's content in visible detail or when you want to use images that need a transparent background.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I move my site to Verpex do I need to change domain name?
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