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AVIF vs PNG
When to use which format
AVIF vs PNG: The Comparison
PNG has been the go-to format for images requiring transparency. AVIF now offers the same capability with much better compression.
When to Use AVIF
- Photos with transparency
- Complex graphics where file size matters
- When lossy compression is acceptable
- Modern web applications
When to Use PNG
- Simple graphics with few colors
- When perfect pixel accuracy is required
- Legacy browser support needed
- Icons and logos (consider SVG too)