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The JPEG format is the most widely used standard for digital photographs. Created in 1992, it was designed to compress high-quality images into manageable file sizes, which was essential for the early internet. By using , JPEGs discard data that the human eye cannot easily perceive, such as subtle variations in color. This allows a high-resolution photo to be reduced to a fraction of its original size while maintaining visual clarity. Challenges of Large Image Files

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While high-resolution images—often labeled with "large" in filenames—provide incredible detail, they present several technical hurdles: The JPEG format is the most widely used