The article discusses the impact of the AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) since its introduction in 2019 by the Alliance for Open Media, highlighting its adoption and advantages in improving web image delivery through smaller file sizes and enhanced quality. As AVIF celebrates its fifth anniversary, it demonstrates significant momentum, with major platforms like Vimeo reporting increased usage, and plans for future enhancements are underway to ensure its continued relevance in the evolving media landscape.

The article explores the innovative approach of JPEG XL in disregarding bit depth, arguing that this design choice enhances its performance and usability compared to AVIF, which struggles to implement similar flexibility. The author highlights JPEG XL's advantages in image quality and compression efficiency, demonstrating why it is a superior option for modern applications.