A new graphics file format, proposed by programmer Fabrice Bellard, could cut the file size of digital photos by half with far-reaching consequences. How are images made smaller? The vast majority of ...

French programmer Fabrice Bellard has come up with a graphics file format he believes can "replace the JPEG image format." Bellard’s BPG (Better Portable Graphics) format boasts a compelling quality ...

Despite several attempts to replace it over the past decade, JPEG (pronounced Jay Peg) remains the universal file format … Despite several attempts to replace it over the past decade, JPEG (pronounced ...

Chances are good that you’ve witnessed a wide variety of file formats flit across your screen, but do you really understand what they mean? For example, you may understand that a JPEG is for pictures ...

PNG, short for Portable Network Graphics, is a popular and high-quality graphic file format. The PNG format is both lossless and supports transparency, making it great for webpages. You can view PNG ...

SVG is short for Scalable Vector Graphics, a resolution-independent file format for images. This file format is frequently used for line art like logos and diagrams ...