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JP2 Image Format

The JP2 (JPEG 2000) image format is a versatile and efficient image compression standard developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It was designed to address some of the limitations of the traditional JPEG format, offering improved compression efficiency and additional features.

JPEG 2000 offers several advantages over JPEG, including:

Better Compression Efficiency: JPEG 2000 typically achieves better compression ratios compared to JPEG for similar image quality. This is particularly noticeable in images with smooth gradients or areas of consistent color.

Progressive Transmission: JPEG 2000 supports progressive transmission, allowing images to be displayed at progressively higher quality as more data is received. This is useful for applications where images are transmitted over networks with varying bandwidths.

Region of Interest (ROI) Coding: JPEG 2000 supports selective encoding of specific regions within an image, allowing different regions to be encoded with different qualities or resolutions. This is useful for applications where certain parts of an image are more important than others.

Lossless Compression: JPEG 2000 supports lossless compression, allowing images to be compressed without any loss of image quality. This is useful for applications where preserving image fidelity is critical.

Support for Multiple Components: JPEG 2000 can encode images with multiple color components (e.g., RGB, CMYK), allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications, including medical imaging and satellite imagery.

However, despite these advantages, JPEG 2000 has not seen widespread adoption, particularly on the web, due to factors such as limited browser support and concerns about compatibility and licensing issues. As a result, the traditional JPEG format remains the most commonly used image format on the internet.