PNG uses lossless compression, preserving every pixel exactly. It supports full transparency, making it essential for logos, icons, and graphics that need to sit on various backgrounds. PNG files are larger than JPEG for photographs but can be smaller for images with large areas of solid color. Use PNG for logos, screenshots, graphics with text, and any image where you need transparency.

WebP is Google's modern image format that combines the best of both worlds. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, plus transparency and animation. WebP files are typically 25-35% smaller than JPEG at the same quality level. All modern browsers support WebP, and it is increasingly accepted by social media platforms and design tools. Use WebP for any web-bound images where you want the smallest possible file size with excellent quality.

TIFF, or Tagged Image File Format, is the format of choice for professional photography and printing. It supports lossless compression or no compression at all, preserving maximum quality. TIFF files can be very large, often 10-50MB per image. They support layers, multiple pages, and extensive metadata. Use TIFF for archival storage, professional print workflows, and when you need to preserve every bit of image data. Never use TIFF for web or email.

For web photos, use WebP if supported, otherwise JPEG at 80-85% quality. For web graphics with transparency, use WebP or PNG. For logos and icons, use PNG. For professional print, use TIFF. For archiving original photos, use TIFF or maximum-quality JPEG. For social media, use JPEG or PNG depending on whether you need transparency. For email attachments where size matters, use JPEG.

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