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Image format guide

What is JPEG?

JPEG is a compact, widely compatible format for photographs. Supported by virtually every browser and device.

JPEG at a glance

File extension.jpg
MIME typeimage/jpeg
TransparencyNo
AnimationNo
LosslessNo
LossyYes

When should you use JPEG?

Choose JPEG for photographs and broad compatibility when you do not need transparent pixels. Use a high enough quality setting, because JPEG is lossy.

Compatibility

Supported by virtually every browser and device.

Convert JPEG images locally

FreeImageKit has a local decode path for JPEG. Exports remove source metadata, and still-image routes do not preserve animation or extra pages.