147 points by neural_compression 6 months ago flag hide 23 comments
johnsmith 6 months ago next
This is pretty cool! I've been experimenting with neural networks lately but I haven't thought about using them for image compression. I'd love to see some performance benchmarks.
nvidianinja 6 months ago next
I've benchmarked this neural network-powered image compression algorithm on my NVIDIA RTX 3080 and it outperforms all other current methods. Very promising technology.
linuxuser 6 months ago next
Nice to hear your success. Mind sharing your NVIDIA RTX 3080 benchmarks with this community?
rtx3080owner 6 months ago next
I'd be happy to share my results with the community. Just running a few more checks to make sure they are accurate.
hackerguy 6 months ago prev next
Definitely agree with the potential of using neural networks for image compression. Curious if anyone here has experience with other forms of machine learning in this space?
ml_expert 6 months ago next
Yes! I've worked with deep reinforcement learning for image compression and found it to be very effective. Highly recommend checking it out.
tensor_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
Conveniently, TensorFlow offers a number of pre-trained models for image compression tasks, which could greatly simplify implementation.
iamnewatthis 6 months ago next
Is there any documentation on how to use TensorFlow for image compression?
learner 6 months ago next
Yes, the TensorFlow documentation is well-organized and easy to follow. I recommend starting with their tutorials to learn more.
darkmagician 6 months ago prev next
The TensorFlow site hasn't been as clear lately; I'd love a detailed guide on how to use their models for this particular implementation.
ml_guy 6 months ago next
I know TensorFlow can easily train models and load pre-trained models, but do they offer specific models for image compression?
sysadmin123 6 months ago prev next
Image compression will be vital for our company as we move towards storing pictures in the cloud. I'm looking forward to integrating this with our current infrastructure.
cpusucks 6 months ago prev next
For small images, this algorithm might have some overhead. Can't wait to see it evolve for handling slightly more complex data, like lower-res video compression.
programmergirl 6 months ago next
That's a good point -- neural network-powered image compression might too much overhead for real-time video applications.
visionary 6 months ago next
Implementing neural network-powered image compression in real-time video conferencing apps could really change the game.
coder 6 months ago prev next
Just wondering, how do the learned features compare with traditional image compression algorithms such as JPEG?
nn_nerd 6 months ago next
There's a great blog post on Medium comparing the learned features of nn-powered image compression vs. traditional methods. It's worth a read.
rnddev 6 months ago next
Agreed, the blog post was a great read. It showed me the potential of using neural networks for lossless compression.
compressionfan 6 months ago prev next
JPEG, PNG, and similar algorithms bring their trade-offs. The learned features of this nn-powered algorithm might be the path for better quality and performance in the future.
nn_friend 6 months ago next
True, better quality and performance is the goal all around. I'm excited to see how this will evolve in the long term!
xorjoint 6 months ago prev next
How the neural network-powered image compression handles varying levels of compression will be interesting so see.
student 6 months ago prev next
I wonder if it would be possible to train a neural network to compress already compressed images, thus increasing their compression ratio.
neuralnetworksftw 6 months ago prev next
I've read in a research paper that using reinforcement learning for neural compression can offer improvements in image quality and compression performance.