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JPG vs PNG

JPEG (JPG) uses lossy compression optimized for photographs — smaller files with some quality loss. PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it ideal for logos, screenshots, and UI assets with sharp edges.

When to use JPEG

Photos, hero images, and large backgrounds where small artifacts are acceptable. Export at 80–85% quality for a strong size/quality balance.

When to use PNG

Icons, diagrams, text-heavy graphics, and any image needing an alpha channel. PNG files are larger but stay crisp at any zoom level.

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