3 steps to open file with JP2 extension
Usually solving problems with JP2 file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open JP2 file now!
JP2 File Extension
- File type JPEG 2000 Core Image Format
- File developer Joint Photographic Experts Group
- File category Raster Image Files
-
File popularity rating
-
What is a(n) JP2 file?
The raster image file with the extension .JP2 is characteristic for graphics compressed using the newer version of the Digital Cosine Transform algorithm based on the JPEG 2000 core code. This method provides lossless compression, allowing you to save and edit the file repeatedly without losing quality. The extension can be used on a par with .JPX, and some programs may spontaneously show the changed extension.
How to open JP2 file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of JP2 extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports JP2 files
If an application that supports JP2 files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with JP2 extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the JP2 file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open JP2 files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with JP2 files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with JP2 extension
Step 3: Check the JP2 file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- JP2 file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given JP2 file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related JP2 file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
