ARTIFACTING

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

The JPEG format became the dominant way to share digital photos online due to its lossy compression, which allows for smaller file sizes and faster transmission over the internet. Unlike the GIF, which was created by a single person, the JPEG is a complete standard designed to meet a range of industry needs. The format's success is due to its ability to balance the need for photorealistic images with the requirement for efficient delivery in limited bandwidth environments.