JPEG
JPEG Format
Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPEG is the full name for the JPG format — a lossy image format ideal for photographs and complex scenes with smooth color gradients.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .jpeg |
| MIME Type | image/jpeg |
| Category | image |
| Transparency | ✗ Not supported |
| Animation | ✗ Not supported |
| Lossy Compression | ✓ Yes |
| Lossless Compression | ✗ No |
| Vector-based | ✗ No |
| Browser Support | All major browsers |
| Best For | Photographs, complex images, digital cameras |