Tips to open JPG2 file
Can't open the JPG2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open JPG2 files as well as a list of programs that support JPG2 files.
JPG2 file extension
| File Name |
JPEG 2000 Image |
| File Developer |
Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The JPG2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the JPG2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the JPG2 file on each system platform.
What is JPG2 file?
The file with the extension JPG2 is the Raster Image Files file type. The author of this format is Joint Photographic Experts Group. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. JPEG 2000 Image is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the JPG2 file. CorelDRAW, IrfanView will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open JPG2 file?
An often recurring problem with JPEG 2000 Image is that JPG2 is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open JPG2, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the JPG2 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file JPG2 with XnView. Below you will find a list of applications that support JPG2 files.
Programs to open JPG2 file
Remember to download programs supporting JPG2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with JPG2 files
If, despite the installed application, the JPG2 file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the JPG2 file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the JPEG 2000 Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the JPG2 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the JPG2 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file JPG2 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover JPG2 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the JPG2 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged JPG2 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Joint Photographic Experts Group help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted JPG2 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move JPG2 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the JPG2 file again. However, some background programs may block the JPG2 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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