Fraunhofer IIS Develops JPEG XS for Faster, Efficient Images

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have developed JPEG XS, a new image compression format designed to minimise transmission latency and resource utilisation in professional production environments. The technology enables near-lossless image fidelity, addressing limitations inherent in existing video codecs. The institute received the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize at its annual assembly in recognition of this development.

Existing video codecs commonly require a compromise between transmission latency and image quality within professional production environments. These codecs often demand significant computational resources for decoding, resulting in increased hardware costs and energy consumption. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have responded to these limitations through the development of JPEG XS, an advanced image compression format.

JPEG XS is designed to facilitate the transmission of high-quality images with minimal delay, reduced resource utilisation, and near-lossless image fidelity, addressing the shortcomings of existing technologies. This advanced image compression format represents a significant advancement in managing the balance between image quality and efficient data transmission. The development of JPEG XS has been formally recognised through the award of the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize, presented at the institute’s annual assembly.