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Best Applications
Choose JPEG for a finished photograph or a continuous-tone image with no need for alpha transparency. Export from a high-quality original at the final intended pixel dimensions.
Use JPEG when the image is already composed as a rectangle and the gradual tonal variation of photography is the primary content. It is also practical when a delivery system has a size limit and a visually acceptable lossy export is permitted.
| Situation | Why JPEG may work | Handoff check |
|---|---|---|
| Product photo | Efficient display of photographic detail | Crop, orientation, truthful color |
| Lifestyle image | Continuous tones and broad software support | Avoid misleading mockups or hidden product details |
| Photo-based wall art | Can represent a finished photographic composition | Pixels at final size, crop, profile, proof |
| Raster engraving reference | May supply grayscale tonal information | Exact software and material must accept it |
| Full-color decoration | May supply opaque photographic artwork | Process-specific background, template, and color rules |