# WebP vs AVIF vs JPEG vs JPEG XL: Find the Smallest Format - [Home](/) - - - [Tools](/tools/) - - - Image Format Comparison # WebP vs AVIF vs JPEG: Find the Smallest Image Format Not sure which format to use? Drop in one image and it gets saved as JPEG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL and PNG at the same quality. You see the file size, the saving and the encode time for each, plus how widely each format is supported, then zoom in to check the quality yourself. Quality (all lossy formats)75 PNG is lossless and ignores this setting. Max width in pixels (optional) Smaller images encode faster. Images are never enlarged. Drop an image here, or click to choose JPG - PNG - WebP - AVIF - JXL - GIF - BMP - up to 100 MB Choose image Free to UseNo hidden chargesNo Software InstallationRuns in your browserNo Sign UpStart instantly ## Work privately, then store privately with DragBin Processing a file in your browser keeps it private in the moment. The files you keep and share need that same guarantee for the long run. DragBin protects files with [client side](/client-side-encryption/), [quantum resistant encryption](/post-quantum-encryption/) (ML-KEM + AES-256) keeping sensitive data private with a [zero knowledge](/zero-knowledge-encryption/) security architecture. - Get 5GB quantum resistant storage forever - Unlimited sharing, unlimited bandwidth and unlimited file size uploads - Integrated Global CDN and preview media in 4k/8k [Try DragBin Today](https://dragbin.com) ## How to Compare Image Formats One image in, five formats out, and a clear answer about which one to use. Step 1 Add a photo, screenshot or graphic. Optionally set a quality and a max width first. Step 2 Every format is encoded one after another, with progress shown as each finishes. Step 3 Read the recommendation, compare any two results up close, and download the one you want. ## Why Compare Formats on Your Own Image? General rules of thumb about which format is smallest often fail for a specific picture. Testing the actual file takes the guesswork out. ### Real Numbers Sizes and savings measured on your image, not on a benchmark photo. ### Support Notes Each result says which browsers can display it, so the smallest file isn't a trap. ### Side-by-Side Zoom Compare any two outputs at 1:1 or 2:1 and see the artefacts for yourself. ## Private by Design Your image is encoded on your own device. It is not uploaded, so nobody else sees it. ### Stays on Your Device Decoding and encoding happen in the browser tab. Only the encoder code is downloaded, from dragbin.com. ### Encode Times Included See how long each format takes, which matters if you convert images in bulk. ### One Quality Setting A single slider applies to every lossy format, so the comparison stays fair and simple. ## Try DragBin Today Pair private, in-browser file tools with zero-knowledge, quantum-resistant cloud storage. 5GB free, forever. [Claim 5GB free storage (opens in new tab)](https://app.dragbin.com/signup) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which image format gives the smallest file? It depends on the picture. For photos, AVIF and JPEG XL usually come out smallest at the same quality setting, with WebP next and JPEG after that. For flat graphics, screenshots and logos, PNG or WebP can beat them. That is why this tool encodes your own image in every format instead of guessing. ### Is the smallest format always the best choice? No. A smaller file only helps if people can open it. JPEG XL is shown natively by Safari 17 and later, but most other browsers don't display it yet. AVIF and WebP work in current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, while JPEG and PNG open everywhere. The tool names the smallest result and, when that needs a fallback, the smallest one that works broadly. ### Are my images uploaded? No. Your image is decoded and encoded inside your browser tab. The first time you test AVIF or JPEG XL, the page downloads those encoders from dragbin.com, and some browsers also download a WebP encoder. Your image itself never leaves your device. ### Does the same quality number mean the same visual quality in every format? Not exactly. Each encoder interprets the 0 to 100 scale in its own way, so quality 75 in AVIF and quality 75 in JPEG won't look identical. Use the side-by-side viewer at 1:1 or 2:1 to judge the result with your own eyes before you pick a format. ### Why does AVIF or JPEG XL take longer to encode? They squeeze harder, and in the browser they run as WebAssembly rather than through the browser's built-in encoder. The time shown covers encoding only; the one-off encoder download happens before the clock starts. Setting a max width makes every format faster. ### Is there a size limit? Files can be up to 100 MB and up to 64 megapixels. Images are compared at up to about 16.7 megapixels; anything larger is scaled down to that first so the tool works reliably on phones, and the page tells you when that happens. More free tools ## Keep going with the DragBin toolbox [ ### Image Converter Picked a format? Convert a whole batch to it. ](/tools/image-converter/)[ ### Image Compressor Keep the format, shrink the file size. ](/tools/image-compressor/)[ ### Optimize Images for Web Resize and compress images for faster pages. ](/tools/optimize-images-for-web/) --- Canonical: https://www.dragbin.com/tools/image-format-comparison