ISO JPG refers to the JPEG standard, which was initially issued in 1992 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). JPEG itself stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group, the committee responsible for developing this and other image compression standards.
In more detail:
- JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): This is the name of the technical committee that created the standard.
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization): This is the broader organization that publishes and maintains the JPEG standard. The ISO's involvement ensures the JPEG standard is internationally recognized and adhered to.
Therefore, "ISO JPG" simply means the JPEG image compression standard as defined and governed by the International Organization for Standardization. It guarantees that JPEG images created according to the standard will be compatible across different software and hardware.
