JPEG File Interchange Format
The JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF) defines specifications for the container format that contains the image data encoded with the JPEG algorithm. A JFIF file consists of markers as defined in the ...
General Information
| Title | JFIF File Extension |
| Extension | .jfif |
| Full Form | JPEG File Interchange Format |
| File Type | Raster Image File |
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/jpeg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Exchange JPEG encoded files |
| Features | JPEG compression, Device independence |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossy compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Web Graphics | Yes |
| Desktop Publishing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code injection |
| Best Practices | File scanning, Secure sharing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1991 |
| Latest Version | JPEG Standard (1994) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 Microsoft Paint |
Free | Windows |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |