Compression format that allows for images to contain millions of colours (photographic). This is currently the best format for saving photographic images for use on the Web.
an image file format that can be displayed by a web browser. The format of choice for photos. [See also glossary term gif.
The de facto ISO standard for image compression in digital imaging devices. There are several versions of JPEG, such as JFIF. JPEG uses a 8 X 8 pixels and compresses the information to its lowest common value based on a set ratio. This is the reasons you can get many images into the digital cameras. The name comes from Joint Photographic Experts Group.
Graphic file format prefer by Net users because its high compression reduces file size, and thus the time it takes to transfer.