How to open JPEG files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open JPEG file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate JPEG files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
JPEG File Extension
- File type JPEG Image
- File developer Joint Photographic Experts Group
- File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) JPEG file?
A raster graphic file with the extension .JPEG stores compressed image data in binary format, using a twenty-four-bit color palette and metadata not only about the dimensions of the graphic, but also about the profile and color space. The extension uses lossy compression, which reduces the image quality with each edit. The format was created by the Joint Photographic Experts Group and can often use the extension .JPG interchangeably.
How to open JPEG file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .JPEG files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports JPEG files
In order to open JPEG file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with JPEG extension.
Programs that can open JPEG files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, JPEG files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on JPEG files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to JPEG files.
Step 2. Associate given software with JPEG files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting JPEG files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with JPEG files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open JPEG files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open JPEG files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to JPEG files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the JPEG file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with JPEG extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the JPEG file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the JPEG file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on JPEG files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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