Convert JPG to JP2

File Extension JPG
Full Name JPEG Bitmap Image Format

Files with the .JPG extension contain graphic image data, compressed in a lossy way using a chosen algorithm. The compression has been standardized by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which is where the name of the JPEG extension comes from, often used alongside JPG.

File Extension JP2
Full Name JPEG 2000 Image Format (ISO 15444-1) Format

Files with the .JP2 extension contain a compressed bitmap image creating using JPEG-2000 Core Coding. It is different from standardized JPEG files in that it uses a different type of algorithm during compression – one based on discrete wavelet transform – this allows for a non-lossy compression.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "JPG") to another (referred to as "JP2"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, JPG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format JPG to format JP2 becomes essential.

So, how can we perform JPG to JP2 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format JPG and transforming it into format JP2. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of JPG to JP2 converters.

Conversion from JPG to JP2

How to convert the JPG file to JP2?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of JPG to JP2. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the JPG file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file JPG, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the JPG file to the application
  • Select the output format of the JP2 file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file JP2 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted JP2 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the JPG format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.