JPG (JPEG) is a lossy raster format that compresses photographs into small files by discarding detail the eye barely notices — the most widely used photo format on the web and in cameras.
JPG opens in every browser, image viewer and editor with no special software.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Small file sizes | No transparency support |
| Excellent compatibility | Lossy — discards some detail |
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JPG (JPEG) is a lossy raster format that compresses photographs into small files by discarding detail the eye barely notices — the most widely used photo format on the web and in cameras.
JPG opens in every browser, image viewer and editor with no special software.
No — JPG uses lossy compression, trading a little detail for much smaller files.
Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your JPG file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.
No — JPG doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.