Supported Image Formats in HTML

1. JPEG / JPG

JPEG is widely used for photographs and complex images with many colors. It uses lossy compression to reduce file size but may lose some quality.

• Supports millions of colors
• Best for photographs and realistic images
• Does not support transparency
• File extension: .jpg or .jpeg

2. PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

PNG supports lossless compression and transparency, making it ideal for logos, icons, and graphics with sharp edges or transparent backgrounds.

• Supports transparency and alpha channel
• Lossless compression (higher quality)
• File extension: .png

3. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

GIF supports simple animations and transparency but is limited to 256 colors, making it less suitable for detailed images.

• Supports animation
• Limited color palette (256 colors)
• Supports simple transparency
• File extension: .gif

4. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

SVG is a vector image format, perfect for icons, logos, and illustrations that need to scale to any size without quality loss.

• Scalable without pixelation
• Editable via code or graphic software
• Supports animation and interactivity
• File extension: .svg

5. WebP

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for both lossy and lossless images, reducing file size while maintaining quality.

• Supports lossy and lossless compression
• Supports transparency
• Better compression rates than JPEG and PNG
• Supported by most modern browsers
• File extension: .webp

Browser Support Considerations

While JPEG, PNG, GIF, and SVG have broad browser support, newer formats like WebP are supported in most but not all browsers. It's common to provide fallback images for unsupported browsers.

Choosing the Right Format

• Use JPEG for photographs and complex images.
• Use PNG for images requiring transparency or sharp lines.
• Use GIF for simple animations.
• Use SVG for scalable icons and logos.
• Use WebP to optimize performance with modern browsers.