JP2 file extension - JPEG 2000 (ISO 15444-1) picture
What is jp2 file? How to open jp2 files?
File extension jp2 is best known to be associated with the JPEG 2000, an image compression format based on the wavelet technology. The format itself is defined by several standards (parts), from the basic coding system, to support of other various aspects.
JPEG 2000 is more sophisticated image format than JPEG. It offers superior compression performance and compared to JPEG fully supports transparency and alpha planes.
JPEG 2000 images (.jp2 files) typically that contain only the first standard (PART 1) of the file format. This part is patent-free and hence can be used by anyone and is usually supported by most graphic editors and viewers. PART 1 is also known as the ISO/IEC 15444-1.
MIME types:
image/jp2
Updated: April 4, 2024
The default software associated to open jp2 file:
Company or developer:
Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet
A free (for non-commercial purposes) powerful cross-platform media browser, viewer and converter. Compatible with more than 500 formats and also supports export to 70 different file formats. It works on Windows, Linux and macOS (OS X).
List of software applications associated to the .jp2 file extension
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Software that open jp2 file - JPEG 2000 (ISO 15444-1) picture
Programs supporting the exension jp2 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open jp2 file action.