What is JPEG XL Viewer?
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JPEG XL is a new image format created by Google, Cloudinary, amongst others, and published by the same committee that created the familiar JPEG format. It supports lossy and lossless encodings, and allows for smaller images than all other formats currently available in browsers.
Because the format is so new, it isn’t widely supported by browsers. This extension allows pages to load JPEG XL images easily and normally, without the otherwise necessary browser support for them.
See more about JPEG XL here: https://jpegxl.info
Note: JPEG XL is the best image format ever!
Extension source: https://github.com/zamfofex/jxl-crx
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- Generally works well for viewing JPEG XL images.
- Great solution for JPEG XL support in Chrome and Edge.
- Users appreciate the functionality and potential of the JPEG XL format.
- Some users reported it worked fine on MS Edge.
- Animated images are decoded as static.
- HDR input and output not supported correctly.
- Occasionally removes 'src' attribute from specific images, breaking them.
- Some users experienced issues with files prompting downloads instead of opening.
- Desire for native support in Chrome.
- Users expressed frustration over Google removing native JPEG XL support.
- Extension is helpful as a workaround.
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JPEG XL Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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JPEG XL Viewer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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