Image Formats

AVIF Explained: What It Is and Whether You Should Use It (vs WebP and JPG)

AVIF is the newest image format to go mainstream on the web, and it promises smaller files than JPG and

If you’ve ever imported photos from a DSLR or mirrorless camera and found files that won’t open in a regular

GIF is the format everyone defaults to for a short looping animation, mostly out of habit — it’s also, by

Not every image on a website should be a JPG or PNG. If you’ve ever noticed a logo that stays

If you’ve read guides about JPG, PNG, or WebP, you’ve probably run into the words “lossy” and “lossless” without a

If you’ve ever uploaded a logo and gotten a jarring white or black box around it instead of a clean

If a HEIC photo from your iPhone won’t open somewhere — a website, an email attachment, a Windows PC —

Your HEIC file won’t open? If you’ve ever emailed a photo from your iPhone and gotten a confused reply asking

If you’ve ever right-clicked “Save Image As” and stared at a dropdown full of confusing options, you’re not alone. Choosing