I cannot open a JPG file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with JPG files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening JPG will be resolved!
JPG 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) JPG file?
The .JPG image file allows you to compress graphics in accordance with the Joint Photographic Experts Group format. A characteristic feature of this format is the loss of image quality during each compression, which is why the .PNG, .TIF or .GIF extension is more commonly used today. Despite the indicated disadvantage, it is one of the most popular formats due to the small file size.
How to open JPG file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with JPG extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports JPG files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open JPG files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support JPG files
Step 2. Verify whether JPG files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports JPG files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with JPG files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support JPG files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open JPG files with the selected program.
Changing JPG file association in registry
File association for JPG files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check JPG file for other errors
- JPG file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening JPG files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected JPG file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For JPG files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
