| Compression Type | Lossy | Lossy HEVC |
| Alpha Transparency | Not Supported (Opaque) | Not Supported (Opaque) |
| Animation Support | Static Image | Static Image |
| Browser Compatibility | Universal across modern browsers and devices | Apple Ecosystem Native (Safari / iOS / macOS native; requires conversion for general web playback) |
| Editing Compatibility | High (Universal support across all editors) | Moderate (Native on iOS/macOS, requires extensions on Windows) |
| Primary Use Case | Digital photography, website photos, social media uploads, email attachments | iPhone camera photos, iPad image captures, high-efficiency mobile storage |