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JPG vs PNG vs WebP: A Practical Guide for Web Developers
JPG uses lossy compression ideal for photos but lacks transparency. PNG offers lossless compression with transparency support, making it best for screenshots and logos. WebP combines both, delivering 20-35% smaller files than JPG and 60-90% smaller than PNG for transparent graphics, with near-universal browser support.
Meridian48 take
The guide is accurate but oversimplifies compatibility: while modern browsers support WebP, some legacy systems and image editors still don't, so a fallback strategy remains prudent.
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