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Which JPEG Format Is Best in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:28 pm

There are many different file formats that can be used in Photoshop, and JPEG is just one of them. So, which JPEG format is best in Photoshop?

There are two different JPEG formats that can be used in Photoshop: lossy and lossless. Lossy JPEGs are smaller in file size, but they lose some image quality during compression. Lossless JPEGs don’t lose any image quality, but they’re larger in file size.

PRO TIP: When saving a JPEG in Photoshop, it is important to choose the right format for the intended use of the image. The three JPEG formats – Baseline, Progressive, and lossless – each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Baseline is the most compatible format, but it does not support progressive loading or lossless compression. Progressive JPEGs load in a browser more slowly than Baseline JPEGs, but they can be better for large images because they show a low-resolution version of the image first, which can be useful for visitors with slow internet connections. Lossless JPEGs are smaller in file size than Baseline or Progressive JPEGs, but they are not as widely compatible.

So, which one should you use? It really depends on your needs.

If you need a smaller file size, then go with a lossy JPEG. If you need the best image quality possible, then go with a lossless JPEG.

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