PNG vs SVG for Web: File Size, Performance, and When to Use Each
PNG is a bitmap: every pixel gets stored, leading to large files. SVG is a text format: paths are mathematical, files are tiny. For logos and icons, SVG wins. For photos and complex gradients, PNG often wins on file size.
November 21, 2026 · 9 min read
PNG is a bitmap: every pixel gets stored, leading to large files. SVG is a text format: paths are mathematical, files are tiny. For logos and icons, SVG wins. For photos and complex gradients, PNG often wins on file size.
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