Why JPEG Fails with Text: The Hidden Compression Issue 📸

Discover the problems JPEG faces when compressing text images and learn why it's not suitable for text-heavy visuals. Insights from Image Analyst Mike Pound.

Why JPEG Fails with Text: The Hidden Compression Issue 📸
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600.8K views • Jun 9, 2015
Why JPEG Fails with Text: The Hidden Compression Issue 📸

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Never use JPEG with text. But why? Image Analyst Mike Pound explains what goes wrong when JPEG tries to compress text.

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