The JPG Format
The JPG(Joint Photographic experts Group) format is one of the most complicated methods of file compression currently used. This section has been broken out into multiple sections.
Some Miscellaneous Information about JPG
24 bit RBG Color (16,777,296 colors)
"Lossy" Compression (data loss in compression)
User defined Variable Compression (the amount of data loss is controllable)
Great with pictures, poor with text and logos
Very small file sizes
Compression
Note: The details about the JPG Format are very complicated.
skip to the bottom and read the "Important Points" section if you just want it short.
Examples and Comments
Suggested Reading
A good article but text only
Introduction to JPEG
Next -----> Compression Method
The JPG(Joint Photographic experts Group) format is one of the most complicated methods of file compression currently used. This section has been broken out into multiple sections.
Some Miscellaneous Information about JPG
24 bit RBG Color (16,777,296 colors)
"Lossy" Compression (data loss in compression)
User defined Variable Compression (the amount of data loss is controllable)
Great with pictures, poor with text and logos
Very small file sizes
Compression
Note: The details about the JPG Format are very complicated.
skip to the bottom and read the "Important Points" section if you just want it short.
Examples and Comments
Suggested Reading
A good article but text only
Introduction to JPEG
Next -----> Compression Method