Supported File Formats

Comprehensive guide to every format we support and when to use each one.

Image Formats

JPEG

.jpg, .jpeg

Best for photographs and complex images with many colors and gradients.

PROS

Universal compatibility
Excellent for photos
Adjustable quality

CONS

• Lossy compression
• No transparency
• Artifacts at low quality

Best for: Photos, web images, social media

PNG

.png

Ideal for graphics, logos, and images requiring transparency.

PROS

Lossless compression
Full transparency
Sharp edges

CONS

• Larger file sizes
• Not ideal for photos

Best for: Logos, icons, screenshots, graphics

WebP

.webp

Modern format offering 25-35% smaller files than JPEG with excellent quality.

PROS

Great compression
Supports transparency
Supports animation

CONS

• Limited legacy support

Best for: Web images, modern websites

AVIF

.avif

Next-generation format with up to 50% better compression than JPEG.

PROS

Best compression
HDR support
Excellent quality

CONS

• Slower encoding
• Growing browser support

Best for: Maximum compression needs

JPEG XL (JXL)

.jxl

Next-generation format designed to eventually replace JPEG, with lossless and lossy modes.

PROS

Superior compression
Lossless support
Wide color gamut

CONS

• Newer format, limited browser support

Best for: High-quality images, future-proof archiving

HEIC/HEIF

.heic, .heif

Apple's modern image format used on iPhones and iPads, offering excellent compression.

PROS

Excellent compression
High quality
Live photos support

CONS

• Limited non-Apple support
• Browser compatibility varies

Best for: iPhone/iPad photos, Apple ecosystem

GIF

.gif

Classic format for simple animations and graphics with limited colors.

PROS

Animation support
Universal support
Simple graphics

CONS

• 256 color limit
• Large file sizes

Best for: Animated images, memes, simple graphics

Video Formats

MP4

.mp4

The universal video format supported everywhere.

PROS

Universal compatibility
Good compression
Streaming support

CONS

• Requires encoding

Best for: Web videos, social media, general use

Audio Formats

MP3

.mp3

The most popular compressed audio format.

PROS

Universal support
Small file sizes
Adjustable quality

CONS

• Lossy compression

Best for: Music, podcasts, web audio

WAV

.wav

Uncompressed audio format with perfect quality.

PROS

Lossless quality
No compression artifacts

CONS

• Large file sizes

Best for: Professional audio, editing, archiving

3D Model Formats

GLB

.glb

Binary glTF format for 3D models, used in games, AR/VR, and web 3D.

PROS

Single-file 3D format
Web and AR/VR ready
Textures included

CONS

• Requires 3D viewer
• Pro plan required

Best for: 3D models, web 3D, AR/VR content

Document Formats

PDF

.pdf

Universal document format. We compress embedded images to reduce file size.

PROS

Universal compatibility
Preserves layout
Image compression

CONS

• Pro plan required

Best for: Documents, reports, scanned files

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