What is JB2 file?
JBIG2 Image file extension is a proprietary compressed data format for storing images. It includes a full-color lossless image, an indexed color palette, and a header for error detection. The JBIG2 file format supports 1 byte/pixel images, which means the image is stored in the form of color 1 byte per pixel (8 bits). It also provides an index into the color palette that supports 256 colors.
JB2 Format details
| Full Name | JBIG2 Image |
|---|---|
| Developer | Joint Bi-level Image Group |
| Category | Raster Image Files |
Tools that will help you view JB2 files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the JB2 extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the JB2 file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the JB2 file differently than the application dedicated to handling the JB2 file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the JB2 file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the JB2 file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the JB2 file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
JB2 File Viewers
- XnView
- Converter Pro
- OmniPage
- Graphics Converter Pro