Journey to JPEG XL: open-source experiments shaped the future of image coding
Google engineers detail the decade-long development of the JPEG XL image format. The project evolved from optimizing existing standards to creating a new, highly efficient format capable of handling modern HDR and wide color gamut displays.
Why it matters
JPEG XL represents a significant shift in how digital images are compressed and stored, potentially reducing bandwidth usage while maintaining high visual fidelity for the internet.
by Jyrki Alakuijala , Zoltán Szabadka & Luca Versari , Paradigms of Intelligence, Google Technology & Society
The article is a technical retrospective written by the engineers involved, focusing on development history rather than political or social issues.
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