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I used to think this, but I've lost confidence over the last year. I literally work on the software that generates jpg files on Googles Pixel phones, and there
by mgraczyk 4y ago
I used to think this, but I've lost confidence over the last year. I literally work on the software that generates jpg files on Googles Pixel phones, and there seems to be no realistic path to JPEG XL adoption within the next 5 years.
- jl6 4y agoWhy not? What’s stopping the next Pixel phone producing JPEG XL images the same way the iPhone switched to HEIC images a few years back?
- mgraczyk 4y agoTo first approximation, nothing. And it's possible that we will at some point in the near future. The problem is consuming it. You won't be able to view the photo on device until Android adds it, or until the gallery and camera apps add custom software decoders. You won't be able to share with anybody until Facebook/Whatsapp/etc add support. you won't be able to view online until the browsers add support....