JPEG File Extension

JPEG Image

File Type jpeg
Developer Joint Photographic Experts Group
Popularity
4.7 (39 votes)
Application Adobe Photoshop
Category Raster Image Files
Format Binary

What is a JPEG file?

JPEG Image, identified by the JPEG extension, is a Raster Image Files type and includes 575 files.

JPEG files are compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux as well as mobile platforms such as Android and Apple iOS. There are 64 programs available to view a JPEG file, including popular tools like Adobe Photoshop, XnView and Fotor Photo Editor.

MIME types

image/jpg
application/x-jpg
application/jpg
image/jpeg

Linux

Android

Flipagram

Apple iOS

Animoto

Online Services

How to open a JPEG file?

If you are having trouble opening a JPEG file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

Adobe Photoshop, XnView and Fotor Photo Editor are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with JPEG files. To install the most up-to-date edition of Adobe Photoshop, visit the official Adobe website. You can download the build that works across all operating systems.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open JPEG files with Adobe Photoshop.

Set Adobe Photoshop as your default JPEG viewer

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

Right-click on your JPEG file and choose the "Open With" option. Then click "Choose another app" to continue the process;
From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Adobe Photoshop as your desired application;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening JPEG files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired JPEG file to open a menu of available actions;
Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Adobe Photoshop and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

How to edit a JPEG file?

Editing JPEG files requires installing professional software that lets you open and edit raster image files. Online editors have more limitations compared to dedicated JPEG Image programs.

List of Top JPEG editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available JPEG editors.

JPEG Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
Adobe Photoshop	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.8 out of 5 (52 reviews)
Affinity Photo	Serif Europe	Windows, Mac OS	4.7 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Corel PHOTO-PAINT	Corel	Windows	4.7 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Ability Photopaint	Ability Plus	Windows	4.6 out of 5 (44 reviews)
GIMP	The GIMP Team	Windows, Linux, Mac OS	4.6 out of 5 (48 reviews)
Hydra	Creaceed	Mac OS	4.6 out of 5 (41 review)
Picture Information Extractor	Picmeta Systems	Windows	4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews)
ImageJ	Wayne Rasband	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.3 out of 5 (40 reviews)
SketchBook	Autodesk	Windows, Mac OS	4.3 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Filters	Macphun	Mac OS	4.2 out of 5 (41 review)

Convert to and from JPEG

When a JPEG file is not easy to work with, converting it to formats like DXF, AVI, MOV, DWG, JPG or other comparable types may help.

Converting a JPEG file may not fully retain all functionality, but it is generally possible to return it to the original format.

Several applications, including Adobe Photoshop, XnView and darktable, can convert JPEG files offline without quality loss.

Convert JPEG to other file formats

Converting Files to JPEG Format

Solving Common JPEG File Challenges

There are some common issues with JPEG files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

Are there any techniques or tools available to repair a damaged JPEG file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged JPEG file. Go to the menu and select the "Repair" option to repair the file. Wait for the recovery process to finish, as it will automatically repair damaged raster image files.

Are there any symptoms that my JPEG file is damaged?

Corrupted JPEG raster image files may show the following signs:

Opening or processing the file in Adobe Photoshop or other programs causes instability or crashes in the program;
Error dialogs are displayed when interacting with the file;
The file shows errors when trying to open it or does not open completely;
Unexpected expansion of the total size of the JPEG file;
Editing the archive in Adobe Photoshop is accompanied by slow performance or delays;

What factors contribute to Adobe Photoshop crash?

The absence of software updates can cause Adobe Photoshop to crash. It is recommended to install the latest available updates for Adobe products.

A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.