Which Multimedia File Types to Use on Your Website

Which Multimedia File Types to Use on Your Website

Here are a few best practices for keeping your website loading quickly and running smoothly.

When to use web-specific images & file types:

  • WEBP for all images: photos, transparent graphics, animations, etc.
  • JPEG for photos only
  • PNG for graphics with transparent backgrounds
  • SVG for vectorized logos and icons
  • PDF for multi-page documents
  • Uploads videos to YouTube or Vimeo and embed
  • Keep ALL files under 500KB
  • Keep images at 2000px dimensions (or less)

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