Lossiness of JPEG demonstrated (video)

Posted on Sunday, March 29 2009 @ 4:25 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

JPEG is one of the most popular file types to save images, but few people realize how lossy this image format is. Dave Elliott demonstrates the lossiness of JPEG by saving a new JPEG image 600 times:

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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