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File Extension JPG, File Extension JPEG

File Extension JPG, JPEG Description:
The .JPG file extension format is one of the most common image files, as it provides high quality graphics without the large space requirements of files such as bitmaps (.BMP). .JPG files are raster images, which means they are made up of an arrangement of pixels (individual points of color).

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While this results in convenient editing, the raster format means that .JPG files are often distorted when resized; the images are resolution dependent, and severe loss of quality may result if one expands or contracts the image significantly beyond its original measurements. .JPG is a shortened version of .JPEG, which stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group,” the body that developed the file format. While the .JPEG file extension is still used, it is more common to see the .JPG format today.

Associated Applications that open File Extension:
.JPG and .JPEG files can be opened in nearly every image editor, from simple programs such as Microsoft Paint and internet browsers such as Mozilla Firefox to applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo. .JPG files are also compatible with Mac OS and Linux, so programs such as Apple Preview and Linux’s GIMP can be used to view or edit the files. Other compatible programs include ACDSee Photo Manager, Logo Creator 5, and Nuance PaperPort.

Benefits and features:
JPG files have many benefits, including ease of editing, compatibility, high image quality, small file size and wide range of colors. Most digital cameras store photographs in the .JPG format, and even those not very familiar with graphic design and programming should recognize this format.