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WebP vs JPG/JPEG

Comparing Web Picture Format and Joint Photographic Experts Group - which format should you use?

	WebP	JPG/JPEG
Full Name	Web Picture Format	Joint Photographic Experts Group
Extension	.webp	.jpg
MIME Type	image/webp	image/jpeg
Category	image	image

WebP Pros

+25-35% smaller than JPEG at same quality
+Supports transparency (like PNG)
+Supports animation (like GIF)
+Supported by all modern browsers

WebP Cons

-Not universally supported in older software
-Lossy mode can produce different artifacts than JPEG
-Limited support in print workflows
-Some social media platforms don't accept WebP

JPG/JPEG Pros

+Excellent compression for photographs
+Universal support across all platforms
+Adjustable quality/size tradeoff
+Small file sizes for web use

JPG/JPEG Cons

-Lossy - quality degrades with each save
-No transparency support
-Artifacts visible at low quality settings
-Not ideal for text, logos, or sharp edges

Use WebP when...

-Website images (best format for web)
-Progressive web apps
-Replacing both PNG and JPEG on websites
-Animated images (better than GIF)

Use JPG/JPEG when...

-Digital photography
-Web images and thumbnails
-Social media uploads
-Email attachments

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