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JPEG
Abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group
In short and in plain language
JPEG is a common image format for photos.
Its name comes from the group that made it.
It makes files smaller. Some picture quality is lost on the way.
Newer formats can often make smaller files at a similar quality.
Definition
JPEG is a widely used image format for photos, named after the standards committee that developed it. It reduces file size through lossy compression. Modern formats such as WebP or AVIF can often produce smaller files at similar quality.