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Basic information about JP2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension JP2（*.JP2 or *.jp2）, 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 JP2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the JP2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JP2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JP2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JP2 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the JP2 file?
How to open a JP2 file?
What programs do I need to open a JP2 file?
What programs help to create and edit a JP2 file?
How to convert JP2 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to JP2 file format?

1.Detail information about JP2 file extension: JPEG 2000 Core Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert JP2 files
File type	JPEG 2000 Core Image File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Joint Photographic Experts Group	File format	Binary
Description	JP2 file is a JPEG 2000 Core Image File developed by Joint Photographic Experts Group. A JP2 file is a compressed bitmap image created using JPEG 2000 (JP2) Core Coding. It supports any color bit depth and image metadata and may be compressed with lossy or lossless compression. JP2 files are typically used for storing digital photos and medical images, such as CT and MRI scans.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome IvanView ERDAS IMAGINE Corel PHOTO-PAINT FastPictureViewer Professional FastStone Image Viewer IrfanView
macOS	Apple Safari Apple Preview Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter Snap Converter Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox MacPhun ColorStrokes iPhoto
Linux	Mozilla Firefox XnViewMP

How to convert JP2 files to another file format?

There are 13 records in our database eligible for JP2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JP2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

JP2 to BMP	JP2 to EMZ	JP2 to EPF	JP2 to EPS
JP2 to ICO	JP2 to ICON	JP2 to JPEG	JP2 to JPG
JP2 to ODG	JP2 to PDF	JP2 to PNG	JP2 to PSD
JP2 to TIFF

How to convert another files to JP2 file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for another files to JP2 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to JP2 conversion, you may use the option.

NEF to JP2	EPF to JP2	RAW to JP2	PSB to JP2
EMZ to JP2	EPS to JP2	ODG to JP2	JPG to JP2
JPEG to JP2	PNG to JP2	XXX to JP2	SID to JP2
BMP to JP2	DCM to JP2	ICNS to JP2	IPHOTO to JP2

Can't open a JP2 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.JP2”。

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 JP2 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support JP2 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 JP2 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 JP2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a JP2 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 JP2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the JP2 file is damaged.
Whether the JP2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the JP2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the JP2 file format is incompletely.
Whether the JP2 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a JP2 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a JP2 file.

If the JP2 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.