Image Format & Storage Comparison

Standard JPG on Server

JPG Image

Format: JPG

Storage: Web Server

Load Time: Calculating...

  • Standard web server storage
  • Traditional format
  • Direct server resources
  • Server bandwidth dependent

WebP with S3 + CDN

WebP Image

Format: WebP

Storage: S3 + Cloudflare CDN

Load Time: Calculating...

  • Optimized storage on S3
  • CDN distribution
  • Better compression
  • Faster global access

Disadvantages of Each Approach

JPG on Server Issues

  • Server disk space gets filled quickly
  • Slower loading times for distant users
  • High bandwidth consumption
  • Server resource drain
  • Quality loss with each save
  • No transparency support

WebP + CDN Considerations

  • Additional service costs (S3 + CDN)
  • Setup complexity
  • Need for proper configuration
  • Requires modern browser support
  • Learning curve for deployment
  • Content synchronization management