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PNG vs AVIF

PNG vs AVIF

Compare the legacy PNG format with the next-generation AVIF format.

PNG AVIF

Advantages

  • • Great format
  • • Widely used

Disadvantages

  • • Has limitations

Advantages

  • • Alternative benefits

Disadvantages

  • • Alternative limitations

The Verdict

AVIF for Web

When to use PNG

For older clients

When to use AVIF

For modern web optimization

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AVIF vs WebP

While WebP is currently the standard next-gen format, AVIF is the newest challenger. AVIF is based on the AV1 video codec and offers even better compression than WebP.

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Before PNG was invented, GIF was the only format for transparent web graphics. Today, PNG has entirely replaced GIF for static images, leaving GIF strictly for simple animations.

AVIF vs HEIC

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