WebP and AVIF both help reduce image weight, but they are not interchangeable in every workflow. The best choice depends on browser support, image type, transparency, compression expectations, and fallback strategy.
For designers and web teams, this is really a image optimization problem. The design source usually starts in Figma, but the final output has to survive production constraints, stakeholder review, and handoff to the next person in the workflow.
What to check first
Use AVIF when smaller files matter and the browser/support context allows it. Use WebP when compatibility, workflow simplicity, and broad support are more important.
The mistake is waiting until the final export to discover these issues. A better workflow catches them while the design is still easy to adjust. That keeps the final output closer to the approved Figma file and reduces the amount of cleanup needed downstream.
A better Figma workflow
Use Figma as the source of truth, then make the production rules visible before handoff. That means naming important frames clearly, keeping realistic content in the design, checking edge cases, and deciding who owns the final review.
TinyImage helps because it can compress and export web-ready image files from Figma. It fits naturally into workflows involving web performance, asset compression, format selection, especially when the team wants to stay close to the approved design instead of rebuilding the work somewhere else.
Where teams go wrong
Most teams do not fail because they lack a tool. They fail because the workflow is unclear: nobody owns the final check, the output format is chosen too late, or small production constraints are ignored until launch pressure is high.
This format decision works best when it links to TinyImage export tutorials for the exact workflow.
Next step
If this is a recurring workflow for your team, standardize the checklist and link it to the relevant TinyImage tutorial or product page. You can also explore TinyImage when you are ready to turn the Figma source into production-ready output with fewer manual steps.
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