PNG vs WEBP Technical Comparison
| Technical Feature | PNG (Source) | WEBP (Target) |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Type | Lossless | Lossy & Lossless |
| Alpha Transparency | Supported (8-bit Alpha) | Supported (8-bit Alpha) |
| Animation Support | Static Image | Supported (Multi-frame) |
| Browser Compatibility | Universal across modern browsers and devices | Supported across all modern web browsers |
| Editing Compatibility | High (Full alpha channel support across all graphic editors) | Moderate (Supported in modern design tools; native support in Photoshop 23.2+) |
| Primary Use Case | Logos, web graphics, screenshots, transparent overlays, UI elements | Modern web pages, responsive site images, fast-loading web graphics |