.JP2 File Type
File extension: JP2 or .jp2
Author of the .jp2 file extension:
Category: Image files
Programs that use the .jp2 file type: Various programs can work with the .jp2 file extension including IvanView, Adobe Photoshop with JPEG 2000 Plug-in, XnView, Corel Paint Shop Pro, and Apple QuickTime 6.0 or later
Explanation of .jp2 file extensions:
The .jp2 file extension is a JPEG 2000 Core Image File which is a compressed bitmap image similar to a .JPX file. These files use a wavelet compression algorithm rather than DCT compression used by standard JPEG images. JP2 files can be saved using either lossy or lossless compression.
Typical problems associated with the .jp2 file extension:
One of the most common problems with .jp2 files is compatibility. If you want to view or work with these files, you must have a program that is capable of working with this format.
Another common .jp2 problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .jp2 files removed by spyware or other processes.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you are using Adobe Photoshop, get the JPEG 2000 Plugin. Other programs that you can use to view or convert files include Corel PaintShop Pro, Apple QuickTime 6.0 and above, XnView, and IvanView.
If you have file association issues, you can manually reset the file association for JP2 files by right-clicking a JP2 file and choosing Open with. Now, select the application you wish to use from the list and place a check mark in the box that will set this application as the default for opening JP2 files.
In addition, try running a registry cleaning utility if your computer is generating .jp2 errors.
Associated links:
JPEG 2000 Plugin for PhotoShop - http://www.leadtools.com/utilities/psplugin/PhotoShop_plug-in.htm
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