PNG vs JPG — photos or graphics?
PNG is lossless with transparency, JPG is smaller for photos.
PNG
Lossless compression — sharp edges, alpha channel (transparency).
Ideal for logos, icons, UI, screenshots.
Large files for photos — don't use for camera shots.
JPG
Lossy compression optimized for photographs.
Small files, no transparency.
Web standard since the 1990s.
Verdict — which to choose?
Photos and galleries → JPG. Logos, icons, screenshots, text graphics → PNG. Never save photos as PNG — files will be huge.
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