image2xjpg

image2xjpg is a command-line utility designed for converting images into the JPEG format. It is built using the libjpeg-turbo library, a high-performance JPEG library that aims to offer faster encoding and decoding than the standard libjpeg library. The primary purpose of image2xjpg is to provide a simple and efficient way to change the file format of various image types, such as PNG, BMP, and TIFF, into the widely compatible JPEG format.

The tool typically accepts one or more input image files and outputs the converted images with the .jpg extension. Users can often specify compression levels to control the trade-off between file size and image quality. A lower compression level results in a larger file size but higher fidelity, while a higher compression level produces a smaller file size at the cost of some detail loss.

image2xjpg is generally used in scripting and batch processing scenarios where automated image format conversion is required. Its command-line nature makes it suitable for integration into larger workflows, such as web content generation pipelines or image archiving systems. The specific options and functionalities available can vary slightly depending on the version and build of the utility. Installation is usually handled through package managers or by compiling from source code.