[Update] Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro in the test - great sound, interesting design

6 comments / Audio, Technology / From Johannes Domke

Chapter in this post:

1 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro - technical data at a glance
2 Design of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
3 Pairing via bluetooth
4 Operation of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
5 stereo mode
6 Mono mode
7 Using the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with two audio sources at the same time
8 Audio quality of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
9 Soundcore App: Adjust sound, update firmware and more
10 Volume control via touch inputs
11 What I'm missing from these headphones
12 My conclusion on the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

On Saturday, Anker released the new headphones from its audio brand, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. The wireless Bluetooth earplugs come as in-ear headphones with various silicone caps and temples. They also offer impressive noise canceling for this type of headphone. Thanks to the reproduction of hi-res audio, operation via touch surfaces and the possibility of coupling two devices at the same time, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro offered a modern earphone solution in the test. But I also noticed a few things that might be seen as a disadvantage.

Abbreviation: Here are the headphones with Prime shipping

In addition to a charging case and various silicone caps and brackets, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also come with extensive instructions and a charging cable (hidden behind the brief instructions on the left).

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Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro - technical data at a glance

You can get a first impression of the new Soundcore headphones thanks to the technical data from the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro data sheet. So you can already compare them with other models, for example with the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. Here are the most important specs of the new earplugs:

Manufacturer: Anker
Brand: Soundcore
Model: Liberty 3 Pro
Device type: True Wireless Earbuds / Bluetooth wireless headphones
Weight per earbud: 6 g
Driver: 10,6 mm
Design: ACAA 2.0 technology (Astria Co-Axial Acoustic Architecture)
Bluetooth transmission: LDAC technology
Noise suppression: "HearID ANC" and "Normal" (two levels)
Transparency mode: yes
Telephony / voice assistance: 6 microphones for telephony, Siri use and noise reduction included
Protection class: IPX4 (What's this?)
Wearing detection: Playback is paused if one or both headphones are removed
Special functions: hearing test as well as activating and deactivating certain functions via the Soundcore app for iOS or Android
Including: charging case, charging cable, silicone bracket in 4 sizes, silicone caps in 4 sizes
Battery life of the earbuds: up to 8 hours
Running time including charging case use: up to 32 hours
Charge the battery: Via the charging case with USB-C connection
Price: € 139,99
Further details and color selection: Amazon product page

This is how the new Bluetooth headphones from Anker are popular. Silicone brackets for the auricle are already attached. But there are three other sizes available. There are also four cap sizes to choose from.

Design of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

The design of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro headphones from Anker is modern and also practical to a certain extent. Once you have put on the correct silicone brackets and silicone caps, you put the earplugs in your ears, pointing downwards. Then you turn it into an almost horizontal position so that the silicone cap is flush with the ear canal. This is the best way to use noise canceling. You may have to try a little with the caps and hangers until you have found the right combination for the best wearing comfort.

Speaking of wearing comfort: The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are not quite as "Liberty" (freedom) as they would like to be. Because they can press depending on the shape of the ear and auricle. I personally notice this in the tragus, the cartilage that is on the opposite side of the auricle. If you have a tragus piercing (or another piercing in the area of the auricle), you may have problems wearing these headphones or you may not be able to use them at all. But even without a piercing you can feel a pressure - if you cannot counteract this with a smaller auricle bracket. In the long run this is rather uncomfortable.

The design is well thought out for the functions to be implemented, such as noise canceling, the best audio sound and ear support. Personally, however, the wearing comfort is neglected.

Pairing via bluetooth

The pairing, i.e. the coupling with audio sources, worked very well in the test. If the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Earbuds are in the charging case, then you simply open it. A blinking of two white LED lights indicates that pairing is in progress. If you pair the headphones with a device for the first time, you have to select the headphones from the device list and tap or click on it. This worked for me with both the iPhone and the MacBook without any problems.

To couple the headphones with an audio source, they are either placed in the charging case or you press the touch surfaces for 5 seconds while wearing them.

Operation of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

The headphones have touch surfaces on the outside that recognize different pressure periods (1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, etc.) as well as multiple taps. Personally, I'm not a fan of tapping on in-ear headphones because it creates a dull noise in the ear canal that is just annoying. Nevertheless, here is an overview of touch commands for the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro:

Stereo mode

Tap twice on the right: Play / Pause
Tap left twice: skip to next track
Hold left or right for 2 seconds: (de) activate ANC or (de) activate transparency mode
Double tap left or right for calls: accept / hang up call
Hold left or right for 1 second during calls: reject the call

Mono mode

Tap twice: Play / Pause
Hold for 1 second: Siri
Double tap for calls: accept / hang up call
Hold for 1 second during calls: reject the call

You can find these and other information on using the headphones in an extensive flyer that is included with the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. This also explains how to reset the headphones or their Bluetooth pairing, the various LED displays in the charging case, etc.

Use of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro with two audio sources at the same time

If you are using the headphones, press both touch surfaces at the same time for 5 seconds until you hear a beep. You can then pair it with a second device. However, it is then not possible to hear both audio playbacks overlapping. You can only listen to the audio from one of the two sources at a time. Nevertheless, the function is practical to use the headphones e.g. B. to pair with iPhone and Mac at the same time.

Audio quality of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

Both highs and mids and lows convinced me personally with the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. Given the capabilities such earbuds have, they have also been able to deliver good bass. I loved the sound of pop and pop rock as well as punk and power metal. In terms of sound, these earbuds are currently the best headphones in my repertoire. If the sound does not meet your personal taste, you can adjust it using the Soundcore app and the equalizer it contains.

Soundcore App: Adjust sound, update firmware and more

For the use of Anker headphones from the Soundcore brand, I can definitely recommend using the "Soundcore" app on the smartphone. There you can see the charge status of the device and charging case batteries, but also activate or deactivate the noise suppression and the transparency mode. A lot works without an account (which I didn't create myself).

A HearID profile can be generated for the sound, 3D surround sound can be activated, the standard settings can be used or your own settings can be implemented using the equalizer. You can use the app on your smartphone even if you are listening to audio from another source. New firmware is loaded onto the smartphone and can be installed on the headphones from there. To do this, you have to put them in the open charging case.

Here are two examples for using the Soundcore app on the iPhone: Update firmware and set EQ. The free software can also be used to set the noise suppression level and other functions.

Volume control via touch inputs

As Uwe explained to me in a comment on this post, there is a possibility to adjust the volume directly via the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. Therefore, some sentences in the further contribution have been crossed out. However, it has to be pointed out that the volume control of these headphones is not activated by default. To be able to use them, you have to use the Soundcore app on the iPhone or Android smartphone. In the headphones settings, the volume up and down functions can be set for a single tap on the touch surfaces of the headphones. Then you can turn the music down with a tap on the left and the music louder with a tap on the right.

By default, you cannot control the volume on the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro headphones. But if you use the app, touch inputs can be reassigned. For example, single tap can be set for Volume Up and Volume Down. — By default, you cannot control the volume on the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro headphones. But if you use the app, touch inputs can be reassigned. For example, a single tap can be set for Volume Up and Volume Down.

What I'm missing from these headphones

I believe that the touch control of headphones is a fashion that has to be replaced by a smarter or earlier control technology at some point. Or the various gestures, combinations and times have to be standardized. Personally, I find that absurd to have to remember a new operation with every pair of earplugs.

Just like the fact that I can't control the volume on the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro. If I want to turn the music up or down on the go, I have to take the iPhone out of my pocket. That’s not enough “Liberty” for me. For this, as well as avoiding dull knocking noises, I praise myself over-ear headphones that have conventional buttons: D

My conclusion on the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro

In terms of the sound and its individual adjustment, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro are good headphones that I can definitely recommend to you. The design and operation - as you know from wireless in-ear headphones - take getting used to. After two days of testing I have got used to it, but I still notice pressure on the tragus when I wear it for a long time (even when using smaller ear hooks). But that could be due to the shape of my ears. ~~I think it's a shame that you can't adjust the volume directly through the headphones. Maybe that will be submitted by update.~~ What do you think of these headphones? Feel free to leave a comment :)

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Note: The headphones were provided to me by Anker for this review. As you have probably noticed, this has no influence on my individual opinion.

Johannes Domke

After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.

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6 Responses to “[Update] Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro in test – great sound, interesting design”

Uwe
October 16, 2021 at 09:11 am

Hi,
... .. The volume can be adjusted via the Soundcore app without problems on the earbud after configuration - just as a small corrective note.

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1. Johannes Domke
  October 16, 2021 at 12:15 am
  
  Hello Uwe,
  thanks for the addition. I'll have a look at that.
  Best regards
  John
  
  Reply
Markus
January 12, 2022 at 21:43 am

Tested the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and compared it to the Bose Sport Earbuds. First of all, both have a very good sound and sit well in the ear.
But then I stayed with the Liberty 3 Pro, because they refine the sound again with the HearID test and they sound a little better than the Bose in the mids and highs. The Bose are slightly better in the bass.
I can definitely recommend the Liberty 3 Pro, although everyone should test it beforehand, as everyone hears things differently.

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1. Jen Kleinholz
  January 12, 2022 at 21:51 am
  
  Hi Markus! Thank you for your assessment!
  
  Reply
Herbert
March 10, 2022 at 12:48 pm

one question please, almost everything works very well only the problem i have i have the iphone 13 but can not activate siri as described even if i go to the control the siri does not react it can be because i have connected two iphones Do I have to deactivate a Siri or what can that be? Thanks for your help

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1. Johannes Domke
  March 10, 2022 at 12:50 pm
  
  Hello Herbert,
  
  I don't have a second iPhone handy to replicate the problem. So I'm afraid I can't offer you a solution.
  
  Best regards
  John
  
  Reply

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WebKit alternatives: Google and Mozilla experiments on iOS
There are many different ones in the App Store Web browser for iOS on iPhone and iPadOS on iPad. However, these usually only differ in terms of appearance and a few individual functions. The display of web content and the options for interacting with it is based on Apple's WebKit for all offers - from Chrome to Firefox to DuckDuckGo. Other engines are not allowed according to the current app store guidelines. This does not prevent Google and Mozilla, i.e. the makers of Chrome and Firefox, from experimenting with their own engines. Although they emphasize that they continue to comply with the Apple rules. However, it is not concealed that preparations are being made for the opening of the market.
While all iOS web browsers currently still have to render with WebKit, alternatives could be expected in the not too distant future. Chrome could then use Blink on the iPhone, and Firefox could display web content with Gecko.

WebKit alternatives: Chrome experiments with Blink, Firefox with Gecko
Whether in the official iOS App Store with more liberal regulations or through market liberalization and so-called sideloading: Google and Mozilla are preparing for the future. A corresponding one can be found on the website of The Register, among others Post , which deals with the individual efforts. Google is said to be experimenting with its own web render engine called "Blink" on iOS (Blink emerged from WebKit development around ten years ago and provides the basis for Chromium, which has been used since 2008). And Mozilla is said to use "GeckoView," a wrapper interface for the Gecko engine for the Firefox browser's web rendering. Engines like Blink, Gecko and WebKit are needed to display web content.
When will custom browser technologies be available on the iPhone?
Some media are speculating that Google, Mozilla and possibly other companies that offer iOS web browsers are preparing for the WebKit restriction to be lifted in the near future. This should be related to the EU's Digital Markets Act. With iOS 17, Apple could already offer the option of individually selecting web browsers with other render engines - i.e. by the end of 2023. This would eliminate various restrictions that currently exist for web use under iOS due to WebKit. The iPhone ticker calls in connection with this topic here such as online gaming as an area of use that is currently not possible. Do you know any other technical limitations of WebKit on the iPhone or iPad? Please leave a comment!
Apple website now with clear dropdown menus
Apple has updated the website with information about the latest devices, the store to order each offer, and support for devices and services. The biggest innovation consists of the dropdown menus that appear when you hover over one of the menu items with the mouse pointer. So you don't have to click on it, but the individual subcategories are shown directly when you touch the menu item with the cursor. Also new is the item "Entertainment", which shows the individual service and subscription offers from Apple.
On the revised Apple website, dropdown menus can now be used to get to the desired subpage faster. In addition to product pages of the store, support pages are also linked.

The new menus on the Apple website
Anyone who reads about the individual devices such as Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Co. on the Apple website from time to time will be used to clicking on the respective menu items. This is how you got (and still get) to the respective subpages, where you could then choose the exact model or other information. Now you might have to get used to it a bit. Because just hovering the mouse pointer over a menu item is enough to display the list with the individual sub-items. If the cursor hovers over "Store", then there are the menu items "Shop the Latest", "Mac", "iPad", "iPhone", "Apple Watch" and "Accessories". So-called "Quick Links" and "Special Stores" are listed on the right, a bit smaller. The latter refer to used refurbished devices, educational and business offers. Under the menu items for the individual device categories there are links to the models currently available in the store as well as to purchase options (financing, trade in, etc.), to the appropriate accessories, to support, to the OS manual and more. The "Support" menu item refers to the individual devices and in the smaller lists to overarching topics such as e.g. B. "Where is?".
Changes also on the mobile website
In addition to the changes made in computerweb browsers grab, there are also some for mobile web calls. Because if you z. For example, if you call up the Apple website in Safari on the iPhone, open the menu and select an item such as "Mac", "iPhone" or "Entertainment", you will not be taken directly to a subpage. Instead, a submenu opens that contains the sub-items mentioned above. This means that the desired model can be selected more quickly, the device comparison can be controlled or the appropriate support page can be selected on the go.
The new menus are also displayed on the go, not directly as a "dropdown" but as a submenu that opens after tapping on the respective main menu item. You can return via the small arrow at the top left.
Divoom Pixoo 64: A versatile 64×64 LED matrix for gamers and hobbyists
If you're looking for a creative and fun way to dress up your space with a beautiful gadget, this is it Divoom Pixoo 64 an excellent choice. This LED matrix is a functional and visually appealing product that can be used for a variety of purposes. In this article we take a closer look at what makes the Pixoo 64 so special and what possibilities it offers.
With 64 pixels, the Pixoo 4096 LED matrix offers a fairly high resolution and can also display information or pixel art (Photo: Divoom).

design and properties
The Divoom Pixoo 64 is a 64 by 64 pixel LED matrix that measures approximately 23 cm square. The housing is made of durable black plastic. On the front of the device you'll find a large matrix of RGB LEDs that can be programmed to display a wide range of colours, patterns, images and information. The Pixoo 64 is operated via a USB cable, so that it can be powered via any USB power supply unit. A USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a USB power adapter are included in the scope of delivery.
Technical data
Here are some specifications of the Divoom Pixoo 64 that I was able to find and put together:
- Brand: Divoom
- Model: Pixoo 64
- Colour: Black
- Dimensions: 64 x 64 cm (2,5 cm thick)
- LED matrix (64 x 64 pixels) = 4096 points
- Connection: WLAN (only 2,4 GHz/WPA2)
- Power supply via USB-C-USB-A cable (power adapter included)
- Control via app
- Weight: 1, 5 kg
The Pixoo 64 display can also be used to display the number of viewers on Twitch.

Pixoo 64 vs Pixoo Max vs Pixoo
The manufacturer Divoom offers three models of the Pixoo. So that you can see the differences, I have stored the corresponding properties in the table.

Applications
An LED matrix like the Divoom Pixoo 64 can be used in many different ways. Here are some examples that I've personally seen other people do:
- Display of pixel art (pixel art)
- decoration in the house
- Display of social media followers and subscribers (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram etc.)
- representation of KDA value in games
- Display of a ticker
- show animated GIFs
The device can even be supplied with its own data from the computer using a Python script. I have for example in a video by TechPirat seen that he announces the current Tibber electricity price via this display in the house, so that his wife, for example, is also informed whether it is currently cheap to turn on the washing machine. The device is therefore open for your own applications and not a closed system.
The Tibber electricity price display from TechPirat - a nice craft project for Tibber users (screenshot from the video).

Price
The Divoom Pixoo 64 is a high-priced gadget at well over 100 euros, but if you don't want to build it yourself with a pure LED matrix and a Raspberry Pi, you'll pay more. You can find the current price here in the Amazon product box:
24,00 EUR
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criticism from users
As good as the display itself is and how varied the possible uses are - there is also criticism of the Pixoo 64 and it should also be mentioned here. I'll work through the points of criticism in bullet points. Please keep in mind that the points of criticism were only mentioned by individual people and are therefore not things that all users find problematic.
- Apparently the app isn't very good and often loses connection on both iPhones and Androids - at least when it's useful. In my opinion, the reason could be that it works with a mixed WLAN network (5,8 and 2,4 GHz), but the Pixoo only connects with 2,4 GHz.
- Poor WiFi connection was actually mentioned more often.
- The setup is not very easy.
- Every now and then the display comes on at night and then lights up the entire room.
- The app has poor translation and is not intuitive to use.
Summary
In summary, the Divoom Pixoo 64 is an innovative and versatile LED matrix suitable for a wide range of applications. Designed to be both functional and visually appealing, it's sure to put a smile on your face. Whether you use them for home decoration, for gaming, for your YouTube studio or for party lighting, the Pixoo 64 is an excellent choice.
The use in the in-house YouTube studio should be an obvious thing, because that's where the Pixoo 64 ad is actually not infrequently seen.

MacUpdater 3 - features of the free and paid versions

We have already presented the MacUpdater, which can display and run updates for apps that do not come from the App Store, several times here in the blog (e.g. here and here ). The helpful program is now in its third version, which is why it's worth taking another look. Because in addition to a limited free version, there are also various payment options for MacUpdater 3. What are the differences and what you can do with the free version of this App you can start, you can read about that in this article.

The MacUpdater is now available in version 3. Here you will find information about the functions of the free and paid versions. At the end you will find the link to the official download page.

Use MacUpdater 3 for free

You can use the free version of MacUpdater 3 to retrieve information from around 100.000 apps that can be downloaded from developer websites, from alternative app stores or from developer platforms such as GitHub. Available updates are displayed for the installed apps. In addition, keywords and comments on the individual programs can be managed. The "ARM Migration Assistant" is also integrated, which helps when changing from Intel to Apple chip versions of the respective software. What is not possible: Scan for updates more than twice a day and initiate app updates from the MacUpdater (only initially available as a test feature, then only in the purchase version). This core feature, which gives Mac users more convenience when using apps from the web, is reserved for the paid versions of MacUpdater. The good thing is that you can secure the software with a single purchase and do not have to take out an annoying subscription.

MacUpdater 3 paid versions compared

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	Mac updater standard	MacUpdater Pro	Mac Updater Business
Information about around 100k apps	ja	ja	ja
Update function for around 6.000 apps	ja	ja	ja
One click to update multiple apps at once	ja	ja	ja
Manage tags and comments	ja	ja	ja
ARM migration	ja	ja	ja
Software Support	ja	ja	ja
Audio plugin support	no	ja	ja
App reinstallation support	ja	ja	ja
Scheduled automatic app updates	no	ja	ja
Touch bar support	no	ja	ja
command line support	no	ja	ja
Workflow integration of the Alfred App	no	ja	ja
Daily scans	4	6	8

All information and the official MacUpdater 3 download can be found here on this website.

What is JPEG XL?
The JPEG format has been one of the best-known file formats for images and photos for several decades. The format used since 1992 is usually used with the extensions .jpeg or .jpg. It is known for its various compression rates, which are reflected in decreasing image quality as the file size decreases. Over the years there have always been adjustments and different sub-formats of JPEG for different (specialist) areas. But in recent years, JPEG XL has been developed, which should finally replace the previous format. But what is JPEG XL? What advantages does it bring over the old image and photo format? And what does the name mean?
What is JPEG XL and what are the benefits of the .jxl file format for images and photos? Here is a summary of the possible uses, the development and the programs that have been equipped with the necessary codecs so far.

What does "JPEG XL" stand for?
Because of the "XL" appendix, one could now assume that the new file format is intended for particularly large images - for example for poster designs, panorama photographs, RAW photos or the like. But that would be short-sighted, especially since the name does not even refer to the resolution, pixel density or memory size of the files equipped with it. The name JPEG XL consists of the following components:
- JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic Experts Group
- X stands for the JPEG formats since 2000, among which are XT, XR and XS
- L stands for Long-Term to indicate that the current file format is to be superseded
Properties of JPEG XL as an image file format
The new image and photo file format JPEG XL with the file extension .jxl is intended to address current and future expectations that are placed on corresponding files. Because in addition to reducing the file size with a fairly well-preserved image quality, there are now many other application goals. For example, JPEG XL should be adapted to the requirements of responsive web environments, i.e. the choice of size and resolution with regard to the target device should be better and faster. Encoding and decoding should run quickly and efficiently without additional hardware, even on mobile devices. There is also downward compatibility, so that servers, for example, only have to store a JPEG XL file in order to be able to offer both this and the reduced JPEG file. Existing JPEG files can be converted and converted back without loss, which should simplify the switch to the new format. But that's not all. In addition to using it on the web and on servers, there are other tasks for image files that JPEG XL should be able to do. For professional photography, for example, there is an extended color spectrum, HDR support, greater bit depth and 360° images. It also supports animations (like animated GIF files), preserves alpha channels, includes layers and thumbnails, and offers lossless and progressive encoding.
Brief outline of the development of the file format
The new JPEG XL file format was first discussed in 2018 by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. At that time there weren't any of the specifications or standards that are fixed today; these were initially demanded by the members of the group. This is how the development of the desired JPEG successor began. Then, from seven proposals, two were selected and merged (FUIF by Cloudinary and PIK by Google). The standardization of .jxl started in 2021 and continued in 2022. Version 2022 was released in September 0.7; version 0.8 followed in January 2023.
Current use and integration of JPEG XL
So there is currently no "full" version of the file format or the software and codecs behind it. Nevertheless, there are already some apps that can handle it. I used e.g. B. on Mac and PC the Affinity programs from Serif. And these can be in the version 2 (e.g. Affinity Photo 2) Output images and graphics as JPEG XL. Chalk supports the format from version 5.1. And even lesser known apps have already implemented the format - IrfanView, ImageMagick, MConverter, gThumb, Pale Moon and so on. Other programs and systems do not require an update of the official software version, but the integration of a (third-party) plugin. Under macOS this affects e.g. B. Quick Look. On Windows, for example, the photo display and the explorer can be expanded. For the graphics app GIMP there is also a plugin that is supposed to support JPEG XL from version GIMP 2.1. My disclaimer at this point: I haven't tried any of it, only looked for the export option in Affinity Photo 2.
In Affinity Photo 2 by Serif, the file format JPEG XL can be selected for the export of images. Screenshot of Affinity Photo 2.0.4 on macOS.
For use on the web, of course, you would also need Web browser support the new format. Up to a point they already have. Chromium applications like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge had implemented JPEG-XL support, but it was announced in October 2022 that the feature would be removed. And even with Mozilla's Firefox, there was no long-term support in official versions, but only in the nightly version, a preliminary version for testing new features.
More information and reading
I hope this short summary of the topic has helped you to get an idea (haha) of the new file format. If, in addition to the application examples such as 360° photos, professional photography, animated images and Co., you are also interested in the technical background and further development, then take a look at these pages, which I used as sources for this article:
- Official page on the subject at the Joint Photographic Experts Group: View here
- Goals and specifications of the new format as a PDF document: View here
- Wikipedia article with more information on format and history: View here

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