BPG

BPG, or Better Portable Graphics, is an open, royalty-free raster image format designed to replace existing formats like JPEG and PNG. It was developed by Google and released in 2020. BPG offers several advantages over its predecessors, including smaller file sizes for comparable image quality, faster decoding times, and support for a wider color gamut and higher bit depth.

The format leverages modern compression techniques, similar to those used in video codecs, to achieve its efficiency. This means that images can be stored and transmitted with less data, leading to quicker loading times on websites and reduced bandwidth consumption. BPG also supports features like transparency, animation, and high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, making it a versatile option for various applications.

While BPG is not yet as widely adopted as JPEG or PNG, its potential to improve image performance on the web and in other digital media is significant. As more browsers and applications gain support for BPG, it is expected to become a more prevalent format for displaying images online. Its open and royalty-free nature also makes it an attractive choice for developers and content creators.