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JPEG XL vs. AVIF for web use-cases
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JPEG XL vs. AVIF for web use-cases

The gist

Web developer Jake Archibald's JPEG XL vs AVIF tests found AVIF files 15–25% smaller for lossy photos.
JPEG XL wins on lossless and JPEG shrinking, so pick per image.

How it unfolded

  1. date unknownJake Archibald publishes his JPEG XL vs AVIF for web use-cases comparison, noting JPEG XL has now landed in all major browsers.
  2. date unknownA Threads post says Chrome 155 began supporting JPEG XL.
  3. Oct 15, 2026A Lobsters discussion thread on the article is posted and gathers 28 comments.

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