Joint Photographic Experts Group
General Information
| Title | JPEG File Extension |
| Extension | .jpeg |
| Full Form | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/jpeg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store digital images |
| Additional Functions | Web graphics, Photography |
| Features | Lossy compression, Widely supported |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Adjustable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Online Content | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Metadata exploitation |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Metadata management |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Version | JPEG 2000 (2000) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .jpe, .jif, .jfif, .jfi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Microsoft Paint |
Free | Windows |