File Extension JPG

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JPG File Summary

Thirty-three known software programs (notably, Adobe Illustrator CC developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) are related to the JPG file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the JPEG Image format. The majority of JPG files are considered Raster Image Files.

File Extension JPG is supported by Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Interested to learn more about the JPG File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens JPG files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Sorts of JPG Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary JPG File Association

.JPG
File Ext:.jpg
Class:JPEG Image

JPG is the most common file extension used for a lossy graphics file. It is one and the same and used interchangeably with JPEG. JPG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group which created the standard. Most images and graphics found online are mostly in the JPG format because the lossy compression algorithm of the file extension greatly reduces the file sizes of images and thereby contribute to a faster loading time. However, it can also significantly reduce the quality of the image file. JPG files have 2 sub-formats, the JPG/Exif which is mainly associated with digital cameras and JPG/JFIF, mainly used online.

Author: Joint Photographic Experts Group
File Category:Raster Image Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg

Software Programs That Open The JPEG Image:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

MacPhun ColorStrokes by Macphun

Mac

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows
Mac
Linux

Google Drive by Google

iOS
Android
Web

IrfanView by Open Source

Windows
iOS
Android
Linux

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

Paint.NET by dotPDN LLC

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Mac

Apple Safari by Apple

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

Microsoft Windows Photos by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Apple Photos by Apple

Mac
iOS

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Lightroom CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Photoshop Express by Adobe Systems Incorporated

iOS
Android

Apple Preview by Apple

Mac

Google Picasa by Google

Windows
Mac

Hydra by creaceed

Mac

Zoner Photo Studio by Zoner Software

Windows

Corel Photo-Paint by Corel

Windows
Mac
Linux

Wildbit Viewer by Marko Hietanen

Windows

Affinity Photo by Serif

Windows
Mac

Microsoft Paint by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Android

Pixelmator by The Pixelmator Team

Mac
iOS

Shotwell by Open Source

Linux

Microsoft OneDrive by Microsoft Corporation

Web

Apowersoft Phone Manager by Apowersoft Limited

Windows
iOS
Android

Nuance PaperPort 14 by Nuance

Windows

Nuance OmniPage Pro X by Nuance

Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 by Roxio

Windows

Alternative JPG Types

.JPG
File Ext:.jpg
Class:CompactDRAW E-JPG Graphic

The JPG file extension is used, albeit with a little bit of twist, by the graphics editing tool CompactDraw. This type of JPG file format (called e-JPG) is added with a special meta data that can only be opened by the software.

Author: Mediachance
File Category:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open CompactDRAW E-JPG Graphic Files:


CompactDraw by Mediachance

Compatible with:

Windows

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JPG Usage


Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding JPG Issues


Frequent JPG Opening Issues

Missing Adobe Illustrator CC

You attempt to load your JPG file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The JPG File Extension". Customarily, this means that Adobe Illustrator CC is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your JPG with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another JPG-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Adobe Illustrator CC

It is possible that your version of Adobe Illustrator CC isn't able to open your JPEG Image file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your JPEG Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your JPG, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Conclusion: The majority of JPG file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Illustrator CC version installed.


Other JPG File Issues

You can still experience errors opening JPG files even with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your PC. Other JPG opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for JPG
  • Deletion of the JPG file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a JPG-associated program (eg. Adobe Illustrator CC)
  • Your JPG can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your JPG has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your JPG file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open JPEG Image files

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