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File Format Guide
JPG
JPG is the most widely used image format in the world. It uses lossy compression to reduce file sizes, making it ideal for web use and sharing. Almost every device and software can open a simple JPG file.
Developer
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Popularity
Transparency
No ❌
Compression
Lossy (Discrete Cosine Transform)
Pros
- Universal compatibility
- Small file sizes
- Adjustable compression levels
Cons
- Lossy compression artifacts
- No transparency
- No animation support
- 8-bit color limit
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