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AVIF vs PNG

AVIF vs PNG

How AVIF is replacing PNG for transparent web graphics.

AVIF PNG

Advantages

  • • Great format
  • • Widely used

Disadvantages

  • • Has limitations

Advantages

  • • Alternative benefits

Disadvantages

  • • Alternative limitations

The Verdict

AVIF

When to use AVIF

For modern websites

When to use PNG

For legacy compatibility

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