How to install modjpeg on Ubuntu
Command line tool for JPEG masking and composition
Availability
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| Distro | Channel | amd64 | arm64 | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.04 (resolute) | Base | 1.0.2 | ||
| Ubuntu 24.04 (noble) | Base | 1.0.2 | ||
| Ubuntu 22.04 (jammy) | Base | 1.0.2 | ||
| Ubuntu 20.04 (focal) | Base | 1.0.2 |
Description
libmodjpeg overlays a (masked) image onto an existing JPEG as losslessly as possible, working entirely in the DCT domain. This package provides the modjpeg command line utility.
Built for Ubuntu.
Install
Base
Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 26.04
modjpeg on Ubuntu 20.04 (focal), 22.04 (jammy), 24.04 (noble), 26.04 (resolute)
curl -fsSL https://extras.getpagespeed.com/release-latest.deb -o /tmp/getpagespeed-release.deb sudo apt-get install -y /tmp/getpagespeed-release.deb rm /tmp/getpagespeed-release.deb sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install -y modjpeg
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install modjpeg on Ubuntu?
Add the GetPageSpeed repository, then install the modjpeg package with your system package manager.
Which Ubuntu versions is modjpeg available for?
modjpeg is available for Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 26.04.