Discord modernizes image format support embracing WebP and AVIF

Discord has upgraded its image pipeline by incorporating support for animated WebP and AVIF formats, enhancing the quality and performance of images across the platform. These new formats allow for higher quality animations with better playback, significantly reducing file sizes, resulting in faster load times.

Additionally, WebP and AVIF support variable transparency, essential for seamless blending of animations on Discord's diverse backgrounds and themes.