AVIF (AV1 Image File, derived from the AV1 video codec) files are relatively new compared to more well-known types such as GIFs, JPEGs, or PNGs, but support for them has been steadily growing ...

And which format supports an image with a see-through background? In this column, you’ll get answers to those questions and more.

SVG is short for Scalable Vector Graphics, a resolution-independent file format for images like logos and diagrams.

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What is the WebP file format? WebP is an image format designed by Google in 2010, created specifically for online images on websites and targeted at web developers.

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NanaZip, a popular third-party archiver for Windows 10 and 11, received a new update with more file format support and more.

Most of your digital photos use the JPEG format, but when you download an image from the web, it may be using the more modern WebP format.

This can happen with any file, including text, document, image, etc. However, it mainly happens with files that are associated with Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat X, Microsoft Office, etc.