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The case against JPEG XL

  • Nicolas Hoizey
  • 14 September 2026
  • WebPerf, image, JPEG XL, AVIF
  • 7 reactions
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https://giannirosato.com/blog/post/case-against-jxl/

JPEG XL isn't useless; it is genuinely compelling technology for use cases beyond the Web. I'm just not personally convinced we need it in browsers any time soon.

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