The case against JPEG XL

The author of the article presents several criticisms of JPEG XL, a new image format developed by the Alliance for Open Media, including its lack of patent-free status, potential licensing issues, and poor performance in terms of compression and decoding speed. The author also raises concerns about the format's compatibility with existing systems and its reliance on proprietary codecs. They also mention that JPEG XL has not yet been widely adopted and may not be a practical choice for everyday use. The article concludes that JPEG XL may not be the best choice for users who value patent-free and open formats.