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[–] palordrolap@fedia.io 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So does JPEG. It doesn't mean that people (will) use it for that.

[–] Mower2560@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Actually? I didnt know that. Is it used often? Any downsides ?

[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 week ago

Practically never because it's rubbish. The only possible use is on old precision machines that don't support newer standards, like medical imaging.