Wrapper for decoding and encoding JPEG images using libjpeg-turbo
This library provides Python bindings for decoding and encoding JPEG images
via libjpeg-turbo, making it possible to handle JPEG data as arrays without
invoking external tools. It enables direct manipulation of image buffers,
supports a range of pixel formats including BGR, grayscale, and YUV, and can
perform transformations such as cropping and scaling without full
decompression of the image. Color space conversion, progressive JPEG handling,
and quality adjustments are available through configurable options. The
library works with image data in memory and can interact with other libraries
that process arrays, such as those commonly used for image analysis or
computer vision. Support is also available for retrieving JPEG image
properties and working with Exif orientation tags for correct display. Images
may be read from and written to files or handled as raw memory buffers,
depending on application requirements.
