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Basic information about J2C file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension J2C（*.J2C or *.j2c）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the J2C file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the J2C file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the J2C file with their brief description and a list of programs that support J2C file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the J2C file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the J2C file?
How to open a J2C file?
What programs do I need to open a J2C file?
What programs help to create and edit a J2C file?
How to convert J2C files to another file format?
How to convert another files to J2C file format?

1.Detail information about J2C file extension: JPEG 2000 Code Stream

Software programs that will open, edit or convert J2C files
File type	JPEG 2000 Code Stream	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Joint Photographic Experts Group	File format	Binary
Description	J2C file is a JPEG 2000 Code Stream developed by Joint Photographic Experts Group. Bitmap image created using JPEG 2000 compression, which is similar to standard .JPG compression but uses a newer encoding standard that allows flexibility at the cost of computational complexity; can be viewed by most applications that support standard .JP2 files.
Windows	IvanView Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ImageMagick ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 AyeView Nero Multimedia Suite
macOS	ToyViewer Newera Graphics Converter Pro ImageMagick Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Linux	ImageMagick

Can't open a J2C file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.J2C”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the J2C extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support J2C file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of J2C files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a J2C file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a J2C file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a J2C file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the J2C file is damaged.
Whether the J2C file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the J2C file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the J2C file format is incompletely.
Whether the J2C file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a J2C file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a J2C file.

If the J2C file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.