What is JP2 file?
JP2 is a file extension for images that are in the JPEG 2000 format. This is a modern, open standard for photographic image compression and still captures high quality images as well. Most current cameras have built-in support for it and can display and edit these files.
JP2 Format details
| Full Name | JPEG 2000 Core Image Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Category | Raster Image Files |
Tools that will help you view JP2 files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the JP2 extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the JP2 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 JP2 file differently than the application dedicated to handling the JP2 file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the JP2 file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the JP2 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 JP2 file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
JP2 File Viewers
- IrfanView
- FastStone Image Viewer
- Preview
- iPhoto
- FastPictureViewer Professional
- Corel PHOTO-PAINT