Guide

JPG vs PNG: Which Image Format Should You Use?

A practical comparison for iPhone photo exports.

JPG and PNG are both common image formats, but they are useful for different jobs. Framio lets you convert iPhone HEIC photos to either format, depending on what you need next.

Use JPG for everyday photos

JPG is widely accepted by websites, email apps, printers, forms, and non-Apple devices. It is usually the best choice when you need a compatible photo file that stays reasonably small.

Use PNG for quality-focused exports

PNG is useful for screenshots, graphics, design work, and images where preserving quality is more important than keeping file size small.

Quick choice

  • Choose JPG for sharing, uploads, email, and printing.
  • Choose PNG for screenshots, graphics, and high-quality exports.
  • Keep HEIC when you only need the photo inside Apple apps.

FAQ

Is JPG smaller than PNG?

For photos, JPG is usually smaller than PNG.

Can Framio export both?

Yes. Framio can convert selected HEIC photos to JPG or PNG.

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Choose the right image format.

Use Framio to export HEIC photos as JPG or PNG.

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