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Half size of WebP. WebP is based on an otherwise obsolete codec that's 2-3 generations behind latest codecs. Similar compression to HEIF, but it's a much simpl
by pornel 8y ago
Half size of WebP. WebP is based on an otherwise obsolete codec that's 2-3 generations behind latest codecs.
Similar compression to HEIF, but it's a much simpler container.
- skrowl 8y agoLooks like Mozilla's last word on it is that they won't add it: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1111277 https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1111277 > Thomas Daede [:TD-Linux] > Comment 13 • 3 years ago > The licensing costs for HEVC makes implementing BPG in Firefox impractical. > In addition, supporting a patent encumbered image format is not in line with Mozilla's goals of promoting the free and open web. > BPG's technical performance is impressive, but a successor to JPEG needs to not regress on the freedom of usage that JPEG offers.