What is JPG (JPEG Image)?
Definition
JPEG is the most widely used lossy image format, offering a good balance between quality and file size.
Features
- •Lossy compression
- •8-bit color depth per channel
- •Progressive loading support
- •Universal compatibility
Advantages
- ✓Smallest file sizes for photographs
- ✓Supported by all devices and software
- ✓Adjustable quality settings
Use Cases
- ▶Digital photography
- ▶Web images
- ▶Email attachments
How to Open
All image viewers, web browsers, and operating systems.
Developer & Release
Developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. Released in 1992.