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    • File extension .JPG
    • Dateiendung .JPG
    • .JPGファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .JPG
    • Extension de archivo .JPG
    • Estensione del file .JPG

How to open file with .JPG extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .JPG file? Do you want to convert a .JPG file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .JPG

Full Name Developer Category
JPEG Bitmap Image Format Joint Photographic Experts Group Raster Image Files
.JPG

JPG (or JPG/JPEG) is a commonly used and versatile raster image format that stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group.” JPG is the most used raster image format in digital photography. It was created by a Joint Photographic Experts Group, abbreviated to JPEG, and is widely used to store photographic images on computers and other digital storage media. The JPG file extension is also commonly used for graphic images, text and text-based formats.

Characteristics of a JPG File

A JPG file is a compressed image file that has been reduced in data size by the application of data compression algorithms to reduce the file size without deteriorating the image resolution. This type of data compression algorithm operates on an 8 × 8-pixel block basis and lowers bit-depth by eliminating redundant information in each block of pixels. Generally, JPG files tend to have small file sizes as compared with other standard image formats such as .TIF and .BMP, making them an ideal format for storing, viewing, and transmitting digital photographs.

Similar File Extensions

Other related file formats based on the JPEG compression standard include: .JP2, .JFIF, .JIF, and .JXR. All these file types use multiple levels of compression and are supported by popular image editors like Adobe Photoshop and GIMP. Most popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge also support the file types mentioned in this section.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW CorelDRAW
  • PaintShop Pro PaintShop Pro
  • ACDSee ACDSee
  • FastPictureViewer FastPictureViewer
  • Picture viewer Picture viewer
  • Paint.NET Paint.NET
  • Corel PHOTO-PAINT Corel PHOTO-PAINT
  • Ability Photopaint Ability Photopaint
  • XnView XnView
  • IrfanView IrfanView
  • Google Picasa Google Picasa
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery Windows Live Photo Gallery
  • Easy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-PhotoPrint EX
  • SWFTools SWFTools
  • Janome Digitalizer Pro Janome Digitalizer Pro
  • Illustrator Extreme Illustrator Extreme
  • jp2a jp2a
  • BlackBerry Desktop Software BlackBerry Desktop Software
  • DrawPlus DrawPlus
Programs for MAC system
  • Apple Preview Apple Preview
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator
  • ACDSee ACDSee
  • Web browser Web browser
  • Preview Preview
Programs for LINUX system
  • GIMP GIMP
  • Gwenview Gwenview
  • darktable darktable

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .JPG) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .JPG extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .JPG file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .JPG extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .JPG extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .JPG file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .JPG file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .JPG file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .JPG file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .JPG file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .JPG file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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  • File extension .JPG_170X128
  • File extension .JPAGE
  • File extension .JPN
  • File extension .JPEG_160X120
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Conversion of a JPG file

  • JPG to AI
  • JPG to ASCII
  • JPG to BMP
  • JPG to CDR
  • JPG to DDS
  • JPG to DJV
  • JPG to DJVU
  • JPG to DWG
  • JPG to EMZ
  • JPG to EPF
  • JPG to GIF
  • JPG to ICO
  • JPG to ICON
  • JPG to JP2
  • JPG to JPEG
  • JPG to ODG
  • JPG to PDF
  • JPG to PNG
  • JPG to PSD
  • JPG to TGA
  • JPG to TIF
  • JPG to TIFF
  • JPG to ACORN
  • JPG to ADF
  • JPG to AEP
  • JPG to AIT
  • JPG to ALBM
  • JPG to ANI
  • JPG to ART
  • JPG to ARW
  • JPG to ASC
  • JPG to ASE
  • JPG to ASPX
  • JPG to ASW
  • JPG to AVS
  • JPG to BIK
  • JPG to BIL
  • JPG to BIN
  • JPG to BRD
  • JPG to BTW
  • JPG to BTW
  • JPG to CAD
  • JPG to CAM
  • JPG to CBR
  • JPG to CBZ
  • JPG to CCX
  • JPG to CDX
  • JPG to CGM
  • JPG to CIN
  • JPG to CMX
  • JPG to CPBITMAP
  • JPG to CPT
  • JPG to CR2
  • JPG to CRTX
  • JPG to CRW
  • JPG to CSV
  • JPG to CUR
  • JPG to CZI
  • JPG to DAE
  • JPG to DCM
  • JPG to DCR
  • JPG to DCX
  • JPG to DESIGN
  • JPG to DESKTHEMEPACK
  • JPG to DICOM
  • JPG to DNG
  • JPG to DPP
  • JPG to DRAWING
  • JPG to DRF
  • JPG to DRW
  • JPG to DSZ
  • JPG to DWFX
  • JPG to EC4
  • JPG to ECC
  • JPG to ECW
  • JPG to EDX
  • JPG to EMB
  • JPG to EMF
  • JPG to EML
  • JPG to ENC
  • JPG to ENC
  • JPG to EPS
  • JPG to EXB
  • JPG to EXE
  • JPG to EXR
  • JPG to FFF
  • JPG to FH10
  • JPG to FH11
  • JPG to FH9
  • JPG to FITS
  • JPG to FLI
  • JPG to FPX
  • JPG to GAN
  • JPG to GBR
  • JPG to GDRAW
  • JPG to GED
  • JPG to GEM
  • JPG to GML
  • JPG to GPX
  • JPG to GRAPHML
  • JPG to GRD
  • JPG to GSLIDES
  • JPG to HDR
  • JPG to HTM
  • JPG to HUS
  • JPG to ICC
  • JPG to ICNS
  • JPG to IDML
  • JPG to IES
  • JPG to INDD
  • JPG to INDL
  • JPG to ITC2
  • JPG to ITHMB
  • JPG to JBIG
  • JPG to JEF
  • JPG to JFIF
  • JPG to JNT
  • JPG to JPC
  • JPG to JPE
  • JPG to JPF
  • JPG to DST
  • JPG to MP4
  • JPG to INP
  • JPG to IS2
  • JPG to PKPASS
  • JPG to PMD
  • JPG to JPS
  • JPG to JPX
  • JPG to JSP
  • JPG to JXR
  • JPG to KDC
  • JPG to KML
  • JPG to KMZ
  • JPG to LIZD
  • JPG to LL
  • JPG to LMK
  • JPG to MBM
  • JPG to MENC
  • JPG to MGX
  • JPG to MIF
  • JPG to MIX
  • JPG to MOBI
  • JPG to MOL
  • JPG to MPO
  • JPG to MRW
  • JPG to MSO
  • JPG to NCD
  • JPG to NCO
  • JPG to NEF
  • JPG to NLM
  • JPG to NOMEDIA
  • JPG to NRW
  • JPG to OBJ
  • JPG to OPF
  • JPG to OPJ
  • JPG to OTB
  • JPG to OTG
  • JPG to OXPS
  • JPG to P65
  • JPG to PAGES
  • JPG to PCD
  • JPG to PCX
  • JPG to PDN
  • JPG to PDS
  • JPG to PEC
  • JPG to PEF
  • JPG to PES
  • JPG to PFI
  • JPG to PIC
  • JPG to PICT
  • JPG to PICT
  • JPG to PICTCLIPPING
  • JPG to PIX
  • JPG to PLY
  • JPG to PMG
  • JPG to PNM
  • JPG to PP5
  • JPG to PPT
  • JPG to PPTM
  • JPG to PPTX
  • JPG to PRE
  • JPG to PRJ
  • JPG to PRS
  • JPG to PS
  • JPG to PSB
  • JPG to PSP
  • JPG to PSPIMAGE
  • JPG to PTG
  • JPG to PZ2
  • JPG to QXD
  • JPG to RAR
  • JPG to RAS
  • JPG to RAW
  • JPG to REM
  • JPG to RGB
  • JPG to RIFF
  • JPG to RW2
  • JPG to RWL
  • JPG to SAI
  • JPG to SCR
  • JPG to SDA
  • JPG to SDR
  • JPG to SEW
  • JPG to SFW
  • JPG to SGI
  • JPG to SH3D
  • JPG to SHP
  • JPG to SID
  • JPG to SKETCH
  • JPG to SKF
  • JPG to SKP
  • JPG to SLD
  • JPG to SNAG
  • JPG to SPD
  • JPG to SPF
  • JPG to SPP
  • JPG to SR2
  • JPG to SUMO
  • JPG to TEC
  • JPG to TEMP
  • JPG to TEXTCLIPPING
  • JPG to THEMEPACK
  • JPG to TN
  • JPG to TNS
  • JPG to UML
  • JPG to VDA
  • JPG to VDATA
  • JPG to VML
  • JPG to VOR
  • JPG to VSD
  • JPG to VSDX
  • JPG to VSS
  • JPG to WBMP
  • JPG to WEBP
  • JPG to WI
  • JPG to WMF
  • JPG to XBM
  • JPG to XCF
  • JPG to XGML
  • JPG to XLSX
  • JPG to XMAP
  • JPG to XMI
  • JPG to XMIND
  • JPG to XPM
  • JPG to XPR
  • JPG to XPS
  • JPG to XXX
  • JPG to YGF
  • JPG to 2D
  • JPG to 3FR
  • JPG to EL5
  • JPG to EL8
  • JPG to SNB
  • JPG to ~CR
  • JPG to PZF
  • JPG to PRNX
  • JPG to PZFX
  • JPG to XJT
  • JPG to JAN
  • JPG to PMB
  • JPG to BM
  • JPG to FODG
  • JPG to CLGX
  • JPG to ZMF
  • JPG to EL1
  • JPG to JPG_128X96
  • JPG to EL2
  • JPG to PXN
  • JPG to AEE
  • JPG to WPOSTX
  • JPG to DICM
  • JPG to SPMO
  • JPG to DGF
  • JPG to EL6
  • JPG to HSI
  • JPG to PZM
  • JPG to QTK
  • JPG to IMK
  • JPG to KQP
  • JPG to BWD
  • JPG to RNA
  • JPG to ZARGO
  • JPG to THUMBDATA3
  • JPG to EDDX
  • JPG to CLIPPING
  • JPG to NDD
  • JPG to PFP
  • JPG to THUMBDATA
  • JPG to JPGX
  • JPG to JBG
  • JPG to JBG
  • JPG to JPGENX
  • JPG to JPGENX
  • JPG to AAE
  • JPG to AFDESIGN
  • JPG to DTHUMB
  • JPG to GERBER
  • JPG to GLTF
  • JPG to HEIC
  • JPG to HEIF
  • JPG to IDRAW
  • JPG to JPG-LARGE
  • JPG to LEOTMI
  • JPG to MDJ
  • JPG to NULL
  • JPG to OA
  • JPG to PFILE
  • JPG to SAI2
  • JPG to WGI
  • JPG to CRD
  • JPG to EXP
  • JPG to INPAGE
  • JPG to MP3
  • JPG to PAT
  • JPG to VP3
  • JPG to RTF
  • JPG to 3DS
  • JPG to STL
  • JPG to SVG
  • JPG to APK
  • JPG to DOC
  • JPG to STP
  • JPG to LQM
  • JPG to DAT
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