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Why Apple Uses JPEG XL in the iPhone 16 and What It Means for Your Photos

The iPhone 16 family has arrived and includes many new features, some of which Apple has played very close to its vest. One such improvement is the

Apple and its various software iterations have supported JPEG XL for at least a year, including in Finder, Preview, Final Cut Pro, Pages, Photos, Mail, Safari, and more. Although it’s easy to appreciate the technical advantages of JPEG XL, it is also worth pointing out a substantial benefit of smaller file sizes: reduced environmental impact. “JPEG XL is specifically designed to handle the rich colors of high-precision, high-dynamic range images,” the creators explain.

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