Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering

JPEG compression is a widely used technique for reducing the file size of digital images, but it often compromises visual quality. The purpose of this research is to explore a novel approach that combines machine learning, discrete cosine transform (DCT) feature clustering, and genetic algorithms to...

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Main Authors: Shahrzad Sabzavi, Reza Ghaderi
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description JPEG compression is a widely used technique for reducing the file size of digital images, but it often compromises visual quality. The purpose of this research is to explore a novel approach that combines machine learning, discrete cosine transform (DCT) feature clustering, and genetic algorithms to customize image compression methods. The goal is to enhance visual quality while maintaining an appropriate bit-rate. In this study, an auto-encoder neural network is utilized to extract DCT features from images. These features are then clustered, and optimized quantization tables for each cluster center are generated using a genetic algorithm. The resulting tables are assigned to their respective clusters, enabling the preservation of visual quality during compression. Experimental evaluations were conducted on 1800 random images using this machine learning-based approach. The results demonstrate superior visual quality compared to traditional JPEG compression, while maintaining comparable bit-rates. The research shows significant improvements in peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) by 2.34 dB and structural similarity index (SSIM) by 1.26%, indicating enhanced image quality. The findings of this research highlight the potential of combining machine learning, DCT feature clustering, and genetic algorithms to customize image compression techniques. The proposed approach enables effective image compression with improved visual quality preservation and maintained bit-rates. This research contributes to the advancement of image-based methods in achieving optimized image compression.
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spelling doaj-art-a00065b070824552b828c5dfaaf1609c2025-01-21T00:01:34ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-01139047906310.1109/ACCESS.2024.346535310684716Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature ClusteringShahrzad Sabzavi0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1883-2544Reza Ghaderi1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1499-6465Department of Electrical Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IranJPEG compression is a widely used technique for reducing the file size of digital images, but it often compromises visual quality. The purpose of this research is to explore a novel approach that combines machine learning, discrete cosine transform (DCT) feature clustering, and genetic algorithms to customize image compression methods. The goal is to enhance visual quality while maintaining an appropriate bit-rate. In this study, an auto-encoder neural network is utilized to extract DCT features from images. These features are then clustered, and optimized quantization tables for each cluster center are generated using a genetic algorithm. The resulting tables are assigned to their respective clusters, enabling the preservation of visual quality during compression. Experimental evaluations were conducted on 1800 random images using this machine learning-based approach. The results demonstrate superior visual quality compared to traditional JPEG compression, while maintaining comparable bit-rates. The research shows significant improvements in peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) by 2.34 dB and structural similarity index (SSIM) by 1.26%, indicating enhanced image quality. The findings of this research highlight the potential of combining machine learning, DCT feature clustering, and genetic algorithms to customize image compression techniques. The proposed approach enables effective image compression with improved visual quality preservation and maintained bit-rates. This research contributes to the advancement of image-based methods in achieving optimized image compression.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10684716/Genetic algorithmJPEG compressionmachine learningquantization table
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IEEE Access
Genetic algorithm
JPEG compression
machine learning
quantization table
title Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering
title_full Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering
title_fullStr Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering
title_short Enhancing Image-Based JPEG Compression: ML-Driven Quantization via DCT Feature Clustering
title_sort enhancing image based jpeg compression ml driven quantization via dct feature clustering
topic Genetic algorithm
JPEG compression
machine learning
quantization table
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10684716/
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