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Basic information about JPW file

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

There are 1 file types using the JPW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JPW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JPW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JPW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the JPW file?
  • How to open a JPW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a JPW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a JPW file?
  • How to convert JPW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to JPW file format?


1.Detail information about JPW file extension: World File for JPEG

File type World File for JPEG Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format Text
Description JPW file is a World File for JPEG developed by ESRI. JPEG world file used by geographic information system (GIS) applications; stores the location, scale, and rotation of a map that is saved as a JPEG image; used for associating raster map images with world locations, such as for aerial satellite photographs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JPW files

Windows		 ESRI ArcReader
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper

Linux		 ESRI ArcReader



How to convert JPW files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for JPW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JPW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

JPW to AMA


Can't open a JPW 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.JPW”。

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 JPW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the JPW 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.