JPEG
GIF files
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a widely used image format known for its lossy compression. JPEG files are suitable for photographs and images with smooth color gradients. They offer a good balance between image quality and file size.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is an image format known for its support of animations and transparency. GIF files store multiple images in a sequence, creating short animations. They are commonly used for simple web animations and avatars.