Currently, Firefox and Safari output image/jpeg in a way that differs
from the spec:
http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=11431
As Philip quotes:
"For image types that do not support an alpha channel, the image must be
composited onto a solid black background using the source-over operator, and
the resulting image must be the one used to create the data: URL."
I'd prefer the spec were followed. In a similar case, I have noticed
with getImageData that OS X clients do
not always follow the spec when it comes to color management.
Anyway, I'm trying to see that image/jpeg is implemented across browsers:
this current divergence from the spec means delays for other canvas
implementations waiting on a resolution.
Is there a policy decision out from Apple / Mozilla about this
particular technical issue?
I'd prefer to see a change in subsequent releases of those browsers, and
stay with the current standard as written.
-Charles
