JPEG

A compressed image format best suited for photographs and complex images with many colors and gradients. JPEG compression is lossy, meaning some quality is sacrificed for smaller files. Use JPEG for photos but prefer PNG for graphics with sharp edges, text, or transparency.

Related terms

Related terms

  • WebP

    Media

    A modern image format providing superior compression for both lossy and lossless images with smaller file sizes than JPEG and PNG. WebP significantly reduces image download sizes while maintaining quality. Framer serves WebP images to supported browsers automatically. See How images are optimized in Framer.

  • PNG

    Media

    A lossless image format supporting transparency, best for graphics, logos, and images with sharp edges or text. PNG files are larger than JPEG for photos but preserve quality perfectly through editing and compression. Use PNG for graphics with transparency or when image quality is paramount.

  • Bitmap

    Media

    An image format made of a grid of colored pixels where quality degrades when scaled up, common formats include PNG and JPEG. Bitmaps excel at photographs and complex imagery but become pixelated at larger sizes. Use vector formats for logos and icons that need to scale across different contexts.

  • Raster Graphics

    Media

    Images composed of pixels in a fixed grid, ideal for photographs but losing quality when enlarged beyond original size. Raster formats like JPEG and PNG are standard for photographs and complex imagery. Use appropriate resolutions and compression for web delivery.