Which file format is known for often using compression to reduce data size, commonly resulting in smaller files?

• A. RAW
• B. JPEG
• C. TIFF
• D. PNG

Answer: (B)

JPEG relies on lossy compression to shrink image files. By discarding some image data, it creates much smaller files while keeping visual quality acceptable for most photographs, which is why it’s the common choice when you want smaller sizes for storage or web use. RAW files, in contrast, store nearly all sensor data and stay large since they’re not compressed in the same way. TIFF can be compressed but often remains larger or uses lossless methods, and PNG uses lossless compression that preserves every detail, usually resulting in bigger files for photos. The defining idea is that JPEG is specifically designed to reduce data size through compression, giving you smaller files.