What is the .jpg file extension?
The .jpg file type is associated with JPEG image files. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts group and is a compressed image file format that is most commonly used for storing digital photos. The JPEG format is a big hit when it comes to compressing and storing photographic images. This is because this format is not limited to a certain amount of color.
Another reason why the JPEG format is so popular is due to the fact that the format is crossplatform, which implies that the same file will work on a Windows PC, Mac, Linux as well as other operating systems.
Though the JPEG compression algorithm considerably reduces the size of images, there is also a loss in quality. This happens due to the fact that JPEG is not a lossless format, which means that the quality of the image is compromised when compressed. In case high amounts of compression are used, the image quality may reduce significantly.
The .jpg files come under the Raster Image file.
How to open .jpg files
If you use Windows, you can use any of the following applications to open a .jpg file:
- Microsoft Photo Editor
- Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
- ACDSee Photo Manager 2009
- Nuance OmniPage Professional 17
- Nuance PaperPort 12
- FastPictureViewer
- Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3
- Roxio Creator 2010
- The Logo Creator
- Any picture viewer
- Any Web browser
If you use a Mac operating system, you can use any of the following applications to open a .jpg file:
- Nuance OmniPage Pro X
- Roxio Toast 10 Titanium
- The Logo Creator
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Apple Preview
- Any Web browser
- Any picture viewer
If you use Linux, you can use any of the following applications to open a .jpg file:
- GIMP – The GNU Image Manipulation Program
Steps to recover a corrupt JPEG file:
To do this, first rename the file, keeping the extension as .jpeg. In some cases, simply renaming of the file fixes the problem.
If you are still unable to open the file, then you may download and use a free JPEG recover program to restore a corrupt file.
Are there any other instances of the .jpg file extension known?
Yes, there is. The file type .jpg is also known to be used by CompactDRAW by MediaChance.
If you are unable to open a .jpg file on your computer, then you may use a file repair software to help you successfully recover and then open, edit, or save the .jpg file.