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: High-quality JPEGs consume more disk space; a raw photo might be 40MB, whereas a standard compressed JPEG is closer to 4MB.

The JPEG format is the most widely used standard for digital photographs. Created in 1992, it was designed to compress high-quality images into manageable file sizes, which was essential for the early internet. By using , JPEGs discard data that the human eye cannot easily perceive, such as subtle variations in color. This allows a high-resolution photo to be reduced to a fraction of its original size while maintaining visual clarity. Challenges of Large Image Files image_large_134.jpg

: Large images significantly increase page load times, which can hurt user experience and search engine rankings. : High-quality JPEGs consume more disk space; a