GoKawiilFirefox 158 ships with JPEG-XL image support enabled by default
Mozilla has released Firefox 158, which turns on support for the JPEG-XL image format by default for users. Previously, JPEG-XL required users to manually enable an experimental flag to view such images in the browser.
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Native JPEG-XL support could make it easier for websites to adopt the format without worrying about compatibility issues for Firefox users, potentially encouraging broader adoption across the web. This also signals Mozilla's continued investment in next-generation image formats, which could influence decisions by other browser makers who have been more hesitant to support JPEG-XL.
- Firefox 158 enables JPEG-XL image decoding by default, removing the need for manual flag activation.
- The change could make JPEG-XL images more viewable and practical for website developers targeting Firefox users.
- Mozilla's move may add pressure on other browser vendors regarding JPEG-XL adoption.
Source: news.slashdot.org, 2026-10-12
Published there as: “Firefox 158 Now Available With JPEG-XL Support By Default”
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