plural JPEGs
: a computer file format for the compression and storage of digital images
The file format commonly used for photos is the highly compressed JPEG format …—
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: an image stored in this format
… seems convenient until you unknowingly open a virus-laden executable program disguised as a JPEG. —Scott McNealy
Scott McNealy Examples of JPEG in a Sentence
Most of the pictures are JPEGs.
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This compact yet powerful device transforms 35mm, 126, and 110 film slides and negatives into high-quality JPEG files.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
While a handful of incorrect pixels won’t mar a large image, a single wrong bit in the file’s JPEG header could render the output useless.
—Adrian Sampson, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2013
With his fourth album, JPEG Raw, the Austin native continues to stretch out musically—broadening expectations and leaving few genres unexplored.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 29 Mar. 2024
Hometown six-string hero Gary Clark Jr. delighted local fans last night (3/13) at Emo’s in Austin, Tx., by performing his upcoming album JPEG Raw in its entirety at a special event sponsored by SPIN and 1 Million Strong.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024
Following the release of JPEG RAW on March 22, Clark Jr. will embark on a summer tour in support of the LP this May.
—Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
Ahead of the March 22 release of his new album, JPEG Raw, Gary Clark Jr. will play a special intimate show in his hometown of Austin, presented by SPIN.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Feb. 2024
For most purposes like social media, websites, and small prints, JPEG is just fine.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Prepaid Slide Box: This box can hold about 540 standard 35mm slides, which the company scans at 2,000 DPI and delivers as JPEG files.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
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New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
While a handful of incorrect pixels won’t mar a large image, a single wrong bit in the file’s JPEG header could render the output useless.
—Adrian Sampson, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2013
With his fourth album, JPEG Raw, the Austin native continues to stretch out musically—broadening expectations and leaving few genres unexplored.
—Shannon J. Effinger, SPIN, 29 Mar. 2024
Hometown six-string hero Gary Clark Jr. delighted local fans last night (3/13) at Emo’s in Austin, Tx., by performing his upcoming album JPEG Raw in its entirety at a special event sponsored by SPIN and 1 Million Strong.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024
Following the release of JPEG RAW on March 22, Clark Jr. will embark on a summer tour in support of the LP this May.
—Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
Ahead of the March 22 release of his new album, JPEG Raw, Gary Clark Jr. will play a special intimate show in his hometown of Austin, presented by SPIN.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Feb. 2024
For most purposes like social media, websites, and small prints, JPEG is just fine.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Prepaid Slide Box: This box can hold about 540 standard 35mm slides, which the company scans at 2,000 DPI and delivers as JPEG files.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
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“JPEG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/JPEG. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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