Output Formats

BatchResize Image can write outputs in four practical ways.


Same as Input (default)

Keeps each image in its original format.

Examples:

  • JPG stays JPG
  • PNG stays PNG
  • WebP stays WebP
  • TIFF stays TIFF

Use this when: you only need resized dimensions and do not want to change the file format.


JPG

JPEG is the best general-purpose export format for photographic content.

Pros:

  • small files
  • universal compatibility
  • ideal for photos and general web uploads

Cons:

  • lossy compression
  • no transparency

Use JPG when: you want small files and broad compatibility.


PNG

PNG uses lossless compression and preserves sharp edges and transparency.

Pros:

  • no visible compression artifacts
  • supports transparency
  • ideal for graphics, UI captures, logos, and text-heavy images

Cons:

  • larger files than JPG or WebP

Use PNG when: quality fidelity matters more than file size.


WebP

WebP is a modern web-first format with strong compression.

Pros:

  • often smaller than JPG at similar visual quality
  • supports transparency
  • good for web delivery

Cons:

  • less universal than JPG or PNG
  • some older tools and services still reject it

Use WebP when: your platform supports it and you want smaller output files.


Which format should I choose?

Goal Best choice
Keep workflow simple Same as Input
Smallest broadly-compatible photo files JPG
Crisp graphics or transparency PNG
Web-first optimized output WebP

Quality and metadata notes

  • The Quality slider affects JPG and WebP
  • PNG uses lossless compression, so the quality slider does not apply
  • Strip EXIF metadata removes metadata from the resized output