Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jpeg
Noun
/ˈdʒeɪ.pɛɡ/
Definition
JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital images, particularly for photographs.
Examples
- The image was saved in a JPEG format to reduce its file size.
- Most cameras allow you to save pictures as JPEG files for easy sharing.
Meaning
The term JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, which is the name of the committee that created the standard in 1992.
Synonyms
- Image file format
- Compressed image
