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JPEG (Geospatial)

.jpg.jpeg

Supported

JPEG is a widely used lossy image format that achieves high compression via DCT. In GIS, JPEG is often used to store and transfer true-color satellite imagery and orthophotos, and can carry georeferencing via .jgw world files.

Specifications

Standard: JPEG

MIME: image/jpeg

Key Features

High compression ratio, small file size
Suitable for true-color photographic imagery
Carries georeferencing via world files

Advantages

Efficient storage and transfer
Natively supported by browsers

Limitations

Lossy compression, not for precise analysis
No transparency channel

Common Use Cases

Satellite imagery preview and transfer
Orthophotos and map basemaps

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