What’s The Difference Between a PNG and a JPG?

What’s the difference between a PNG and a JPG?

								JPG files are a commonly known and used file type. mostly used for photos. A PNG can have transparency and is perfect for logos and slide shows. So, What’s the difference between a PNG and a JPG?

A Visual Example of the difference

									![Eric Rounds Agency logo, red and white circular design](/images/ericrounds-icon.jpg)											a JPG file can not have transparency

														![Eric Rounds Agency logo, red and white circular design](/images/ericrounds-icon.png)

How to use these files?

				![JPEG file format icon illustrating digital graphics and photos.](/images/icon-jpeg.png)

JPG files… best for Photos

Most commonly used for photos and graphics with a lot of different colors, the JPG file format is a favorite choice only due to its compression and common use. 

						-    Photos for websites

							-    Multi-color graphics for websites

							-    Archival quality for photos

							-    Flat graphics

				![PNG file format icon for logos and flat graphics](/images/icon-png.png)

PNG files… best for Logos

The PNG file supports transparency, including gradient transparency. Most commonly used for websites, video, and slideshows, where there’s a need to have the background show through.

						-    Logos for websites

							-    Flat graphics

							-    Graphics with transparency

							-    Photos for websites

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								Learn about other file types​

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