In Amped, we accept the following file formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG, AVIF, and GIF.
Each file type has a particular use and benefit. it’s important to select an image file type that fits your size, quality, formatting, and modifying needs.
While some image files take up significant space and cannot be reduced in size, you can compress others easily. Other factors to consider are animation capabilities, color limits, and transparency features.
📷 Quick Rundown on Images in Amped👇
📖 Detailed Explanation of Image Formats
Before making a decision on a file format, it’s crucial to grasp the distinctions among various image file types. These distinctions typically fall into several categories:
Vector image files
* Amped only supports SVG files for vector images
SVG - These formats excel in resizing capabilities, being infinitely scalable. They leverage line art equations to adjust image proportions automatically, enabling easy modifications without compromising file size or image clarity. SVGs support:
Vector brand logos
Vector patterns/line art
Vector iconography
Raster image files
Raster formats, unlike vector files, depend on pixels rather than algorithms. Image resolution is dictated by the pixel count and the pixels per inch (PPI) or dots per inch (DPI). Resizing raster images can pose challenges without compromising image quality.
JPG - These are lossy image files, meaning its quality decreases with the file size. It’s the best choice for nearly all online images that are square/rectangular (no cutout background). JPGs support:
Square photography (lifestyle imagery, model shots, etc)
PNG - These are lossless image files that supports transparency and millions of colors. PNGs are ideal for colorful illustrations and graphics. PNGs support:
Transparent images
Product cutouts
Raster-based icons/illustrations
WebP - Imagine WebP files to be the fancier PNG- they supports transparency in images while typically providing 3× smaller file sizes compared to PNGs! Supports:
Transparent images
Product cutouts
Raster-based icons/illustrations
AVIF - These files use both lossless and lossy compression, being a great choice for replacing both JPGs and PNGs to improve file size. Supports:
Transparent images
Square photography
Logos
Patterns
GIF - GIF is a raster file format intended for relatively simple images predominantly found on the internet. Each file can accommodate up to 8 bits per pixel and can encompass a palette of 256 indexed colors. Additionally, GIF files permit the combination of images or frames, enabling the creation of basic animations. Supports:
Simple animations