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Video-streaming giant Netflix has released an update to a new image file format called AVIF, or AV1 Image File Format, which it believes can be a superior replacement to the 27-year-old JPEG ...

AVIF, standing for AV1 Image File Format, represents the cutting edge in image file technology. This innovative format employs the advanced AV1 video codec to compress images, showcasing a remarkable ...

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With the aim of developing a royalty-free video codec, the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), which includes Google, Mozilla, Netflix, etc., will add the next generation video codecAV1"Has been developed.

JPEG XL (JXL) is a next-generation JPEG format that uses a unique compression algorithm to compress images, illustrations, and screenshots. Such JPEG XL not only reduces the file size by about 11% ...

Starting with Windows 10 Insider build 18305, Microsoft has started to add support for the AVIF image format. This support is first being added to Microsoft Paint and File Explorer, but can be ...

Pixelmator Pro has a version 3.1 update that adds support for macOS Ventura and the AVIF file format. Other updates include a new, faster document-opening experience, and an all-new smooth corner ...