JPEG XR - Standardisation from Microsoft
Craig August 6th, 2007
JPEG XR is the tentative name for a brand new JPEG format from Microsoft. Formerly referred to as the HD Photo file format, Microsoft have now submitted it to the Joint Photographic Expert Group (JPEG). If approved, JPEG XR will offer better image fidelity, higher image compression efficiency and flexible editing features. “Microsoft is very pleased that the JPEG working group is considering HD Photo as a new standard and we are committed to working cooperatively with JPEG and its affiliated standards organizations” said Tom Robertson, General Manager of Interoperability and Standards, Microsoft.
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