Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .jp2 file [ add info ]
JP2 files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing JP2 file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with JP2 extension. However, it should be remembered that JP2 file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is JPEG 2000 Image Format (ISO 15444-1) Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning JP2 files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with JP2 extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.jp2 file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 ACD Systems Canvas 12 ACDSee Photo Manager 12 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome IvanView ERDAS IMAGINE |
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Apple Safari Apple Preview Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox |
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Mozilla Firefox XnView |
If JP2 file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a JP2 file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open JP2 file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing JP2 in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit JP2 format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.