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JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPEG is a standard lossy image format widely used for photographs and web images. It provides an excellent balance between image quality and file size through efficient compression algorithms.
Technical Specifications
- Extensions:
- .jpg, .jpeg
- MIME Type:
- image/jpeg
- Compression:
- Lossy
- Transparency:
- Not supported
- Animation:
- Not supported
- Year Created:
- 1992
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent compression for photographs
- ✓ Universal support across all devices and browsers
- ✓ Small file sizes
- ✓ Adjustable compression quality
Disadvantages
- ✗ Quality loss during compression
- ✗ No transparency support
- ✗ Not suitable for text and graphics with sharp lines
- ✗ Quality degrades with repeated saving
When to Use
- Photographs for websites
- Digital photography
- Images with many colors and gradients
- When small file size is important
When Not to Use
- Images with text
- Logos and icons
- When transparency is needed
- Images requiring multiple edits
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