JPEG vs BMP


  • Both are used to store digital images in raster format.
  • JPEG makes unidentifiable changes to image which cannot be distinguished by human eye.
  • It reduces file size upto 1/10th to 1/20th of original size.
  • JPEG can choose amount of compression in image editors like Adobe PhotoShop etc.
  • Differences in them is described in table below.
JPEG BMP
It stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group It stands for BitMap
File Extension is .jpeg or .jpg. File Extension is >bmp.
It uses a Lossy Compression Technique It doesn't uses a Compression Technique
File Size is Smaller Compared to BMP. File Size is Larger Compared to JPEG.
Used in digital Cameras, storing and transmitting images over web Used for Windows platform, image editing.