Getting Started4 min read
Supported File Formats
YondUP supports all major image formats. Learn about each format's strengths and ideal use cases.
Supported Formats Overview
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JPEG / JPG
Most common photo format
- • Best for photographs
- • Small file sizes
- • Lossy compression
- • No transparency support
- • Universal browser support
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PNG
Lossless with transparency
- • Perfect for logos & graphics
- • Transparency support
- • Lossless compression
- • Larger file sizes
- • Universal browser support
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WebP
Modern web format
- • 25% smaller than JPEG
- • Supports transparency
- • Lossy & lossless modes
- • Modern browser support
- • Excellent for web use
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GIF
Animations & simple graphics
- • Supports animation
- • Limited color palette (256)
- • Simple transparency
- • Large file sizes for photos
- • Universal support
When to Use Each Format
Choose the Right Format
✅ JPEG for:
- • Photographs & realistic images
- • Social media posts
- • Website hero images
- • When file size matters most
- • Email attachments
✅ PNG for:
- • Logos & brand graphics
- • Images with transparency
- • Screenshots
- • Simple graphics & icons
- • When quality is critical
✅ WebP for:
- • Modern websites
- • Progressive web apps
- • When performance matters
- • E-commerce product images
- • Mobile applications
✅ GIF for:
- • Simple animations
- • Reaction images
- • Loading indicators
- • Simple logos (legacy)
- • When animation is needed
File Size Comparison
Sample Image: High-Resolution Photo
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JPEG
850KB
Quality: 85%
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PNG
2.1MB
Lossless
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WebP
640KB
25% smaller
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GIF
3.2MB
Not recommended
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