What is the difference between JPEG and PNG images?

JPEG, or Joint Photographic Experts Group, is ideal for photos. It compresses images, reducing file sizes without significant loss of quality. Great for maintaining detail while saving space.

PNG, or Portable Network Graphics, excels in transparency. Opt for PNG for clear backgrounds; it’s lossless, preserving original data, making it perfect for graphics and logos. However, it may lead to larger file sizes compared to JPEG.

Here, look at this table to get a brief clear picture of both formats:

Format	Best For	Compression	Transparency	File Size
JPEG	Photos	Lossy	No	Smaller
PNG	Graphics and Logos	Lossless	Yes	Larger