Why Format Matters for Compression
Different formats compress differently — choose the right one for max size reduction without quality loss. AVIF and WebP are modern leaders for images.
Comparison Table
| Format | Best For | Compression | Transparency | Browser Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVIF | Photos, web | Best (50%+ smaller than JPG) | Yes | Near-universal modern |
| WebP | Photos + graphics | Excellent (25–35% smaller) | Yes | Universal |
| JPG | Photos | Good | No | Universal |
| PNG | Graphics, transparency | Poor (lossless) | Yes | Universal |
| Documents | Variable (depends on images) | Yes | Universal |
Recommendations
- Photos → AVIF/WebP for web, JPG fallback.
- Graphics → PNG or WebP lossless.
- Documents → Compress PDF with our tool.
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