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<p>Created page with &quot;==== 7.2.1 JPG (for photos) ==== * &#039;&#039;&#039;What it is:&#039;&#039;&#039; JPG (or JPEG, Joint Photographic Experts Group) is one of the most common image formats, especially for photographs. * &#039;&#039;&#039;How it works:&#039;&#039;&#039; JPG uses a &quot;lossy compression&quot; method. This means when you save a photo as a JPG, it actually throws away some information that your eyes probably won&#039;t notice, making the file size much smaller. The more you compress it, the smaller the file, but the more quality you lose. * &#039;&#039;&#039;Be...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>==== 7.2.1 JPG (for photos) ====<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;What it is:&#039;&#039;&#039; JPG (or JPEG, Joint Photographic Experts Group) is one of the most common image formats, especially for photographs.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;How it works:&#039;&#039;&#039; JPG uses a &quot;lossy compression&quot; method. This means when you save a photo as a JPG, it actually throws away some information that your eyes probably won&#039;t notice, making the file size much smaller. The more you compress it, the smaller the file, but the more quality you lose.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Best for:&#039;&#039;&#039; Photos with lots of colors and smooth changes in color (like landscapes or portraits). It&#039;s great for sharing images on the web because of its small file size.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Weakness:&#039;&#039;&#039; Because it throws away information, it&#039;s not ideal for images with sharp lines, text, or transparent backgrounds, as you might see fuzzy edges or weird colors.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Bibliography:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;JPEG files.&#039;&#039;&#039; (n.d.). &#039;&#039;Adobe Blog&#039;&#039;. Retrieved July 11, 2025, from https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/jpeg-file.html<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;When Should You Use JPEGs vs PNGs?&#039;&#039;&#039; (2025, February 27). &#039;&#039;Hosting.com.&#039;&#039; Retrieved July 11, 2025, from https://hosting.com/blog/pngs-vs-jpegs/<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Further Reading:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;JPEG.&#039;&#039;&#039; (n.d.). &#039;&#039;Wikipedia&#039;&#039;. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG</div>

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