plural JPEGs
: a computer file format for the compression and storage of digital images
The file format commonly used for photos is the highly compressed JPEG format …Consumer Reports
also : an image stored in this format
… seems convenient until you unknowingly open a virus-laden executable program disguised as a JPEG. Scott McNealy

Examples of JPEG in a Sentence

Most of the pictures are JPEGs.
Recent Examples on the Web Hometown six-string hero Gary Clark Jr. delighted local fans last night (3/13) at Emo’s in Austin, Tx., by performing his upcoming album JPEG Raw in its entirety at a special event sponsored by SPIN and 1 Million Strong. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024 Following the release of JPEG RAW on March 22, Clark Jr. will embark on a summer tour in support of the LP this May. Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 Ahead of the March 22 release of his new album, JPEG Raw, Gary Clark Jr. will play a special intimate show in his hometown of Austin, presented by SPIN. Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 Feb. 2024 For most purposes like social media, websites, and small prints, JPEG is just fine. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024 Prepaid Slide Box: This box can hold about 540 standard 35mm slides, which the company scans at 2,000 DPI and delivers as JPEG files. Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024 Here is the track list for JPEG Raw: Maktub JPEG RAW Don’t Start (feat. Spin Staff, SPIN, 26 Jan. 2024 While the lossless Huffman algorithm is a part of the JPEG process, overall the standard is lossy. Quanta Magazine, 31 May 2023 Despite its compact size, this camera packs in quite a few notable features that take it beyond smartphone photography, including capturing both JPEG and RAW format images. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Joint Photographic Experts Group

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of JPEG was in 1988

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“JPEG.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/JPEG. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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