The case against JPEG XL
Summary
The article analyzes JPEG XL's place as a Web image codec, arguing against its adoption in browsers due to limited web benefits, slower decode times, and edge-preservation challenges. It compares JPEG XL with AVIF and WebP, discusses the lack of directional prediction and deblocking, and concludes that JPEG XL is better suited for use outside the Web while acknowledging its value beyond browsers.