Format comparisons
Clear, side-by-side comparisons to help you pick the right image and audio format.
- WebP vs AVIF: which image format should you use? WebP and AVIF are both modern image formats built to load faster than JPEG and PNG. AVIF usually wins on file size and quality, while WebP wins on compatibility and encoding speed. Here is how they compare in practice.
- PNG vs JPG: when to use each image format PNG and JPG solve different problems. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, ideal for graphics and screenshots. JPG uses lossy compression that makes photographs much smaller. Picking the right one keeps images sharp and light.
- JPG vs WebP: should you switch your photos to WebP? JPG is the classic photo format that opens everywhere. WebP is a newer format that produces noticeably smaller files at similar quality. For websites, the switch can cut page weight significantly.
- MP3 vs WAV: compressed or lossless audio? MP3 and WAV represent two ends of the audio spectrum. WAV stores uncompressed, lossless sound; MP3 compresses it into a much smaller file. The right choice depends on whether you are editing or sharing.
- PNG vs WebP: which format is better for the web? PNG keeps every pixel losslessly and supports transparency, but files are heavy. WebP delivers similar quality at a fraction of the size and is supported by all modern browsers.
- AVIF vs JPG: modern compression or classic photos? JPG is the default photo format everywhere. AVIF uses the AV1 codec to shrink images further while keeping excellent quality, but support is newer.
- GIF vs WebP: animated images on the web GIF is the classic animated format with a 256-color limit. WebP supports animation with full color and usually produces much smaller files.
- HEIC vs JPG: iPhone photos and compatibility HEIC (HEIF) is Apple's efficient default for iPhone photos. JPG opens on virtually every device, which is why sharing often requires conversion.
- PDF vs JPG: documents or page images? PDF preserves layout, text and multiple pages in one file. JPG turns each page into a flat photo-style image that is easy to embed but not selectable text.
- BMP vs PNG: uncompressed bitmap or lossless PNG? BMP stores raw pixels with little or no compression, so files balloon. PNG compresses losslessly and supports transparency while staying sharp.
- WebP vs PNG: modern web or lossless master? Both support transparency. PNG is the lossless reference format every editor opens. WebP typically produces smaller files for the same visual result on the web.
- MP4 vs WebM: video for web and sharing MP4 (H.264) plays everywhere including phones and editors. WebM (VP9/AV1) is tuned for the web and can be smaller at similar quality in supported browsers.
- SVG vs PNG: vector source or raster export? SVG stores shapes as math—infinitely scalable for logos and icons. PNG rasterizes to fixed pixels, which every app opens but cannot scale up cleanly. Converting SVG to PNG is the bridge when a platform rejects vectors.
- JXL vs WebP: next-gen compression or safe web default? WebP is the proven modern web format with excellent browser support. JXL (JPEG XL) pushes compression further and can losslessly recompress JPEGs, but playback support is still catching up.
- FLAC vs MP3: archival quality or easy sharing? FLAC keeps every sample losslessly—perfect for archives and audiophile listening. MP3 throws away data for tiny files that play on any phone or car stereo.
- JPG vs AVIF : photos classiques ou compression nouvelle génération ? Le JPG reste la norme partout. L'AVIF réduit encore les photos avec le codec AV1 tout en gardant d'excellents détails.
- PNG vs AVIF : master sans perte ou asset web léger ? Le PNG préserve chaque pixel et la transparence. L'AVIF offre une qualité similaire en fichiers bien plus petits.
- HEIC vs PNG : stockage iPhone ou partage sans perte ? HEIC est le format efficace par défaut d'Apple. PNG est sans perte et éditable partout — idéal comme master après une photo iPhone.
- M4A vs MP3 : AAC Apple ou MP3 universel ? Le M4A contient souvent de l'AAC — courant sur iTunes et les podcasts. Le MP3 passe sur presque tout appareil et formulaire d'envoi.
- OGG vs MP3 : Vorbis ouvert ou MP3 classique ? L'OGG (Vorbis) est ouvert et courant dans les jeux. Le MP3 reste le choix le plus compatible pour partager.
- WAV vs FLAC : PCM non compressé ou compression sans perte ? Les deux sont sans perte. Le WAV stocke du PCM brut ; le FLAC compresse sans perdre un seul échantillon.
- PDF vs PNG : document multipage ou image nette ? Le PDF garde texte et pages ensemble. Le PNG exporte une page en raster sans perte — idéal pour vignettes et slides.
- GIF vs PNG : animation à palette ou image fixe pleine couleur Le GIF anime mais limite à 256 couleurs. Le PNG est sans perte, pleine couleur et idéal pour l'UI transparente.