Raster format
.jpg
Lossy raster format optimized for photographs and gradients, with adjustable compression.
- Category
- Raster
- Best for
- Photography, web hero images
- Extension
- .jpg
When to use it
Use JPG when photography, web hero images. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the raster category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related raster formats