JPG vs WebP vs PNG: which format should you compress to?
A practical guide to picking an output format when you want smaller files without ugly artifacts.
JPG is still the safe default for photographs. It cannot store transparency, but at balanced quality it shrinks camera and stock images well.
WebP usually beats JPG on size for the same visual quality and can keep alpha when you need it. Use it for modern sites, CDNs, and social assets that accept WebP.
PNG is ideal when you need sharp edges, UI screenshots, or a transparent cutout. PNG compression is more limited than lossy formats — convert to WebP or JPG when transparency is not required.
Filvo lets you keep the original format or convert on download. Compare sizes in the studio before you commit.
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