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AVIF Outperforms JPEG XL for Web Images in Most Tests
A comparison of JPEG XL and AVIF formats for web applications indicates that AVIF generally yields smaller file sizes for photos and screenshots with lossy compression and offers faster encoding and decoding. Jake Archibald's benchmark study, however, highlights that optimal results depend on image characteristics, the specific encoder used, and settings, suggesting that testing both formats is advisable for specific content.
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