JP2 File Format

JPEG 2000 Image - JP2 - JPEG 2000 Image

Basic Information

File Extension
.jp2
Full Name
JPEG 2000 Image
Format Category
Professional Images
MIME Type
image/jp2

Technical Specifications

Compression Method
Wavelet compression (lossy/lossless)
Color Support
Up to 16-bit per channel, multiple color spaces
Transparency Support
Supported

Format Introduction

JP2 is the complete file format of the JPEG 2000 standard, adding metadata and color space information to the J2K code stream. It provides better functionality and interoperability.

Main Features

  • Rich metadata
  • Color space support
  • Progressive decoding
  • Excellent compression performance
  • XML metadata

Use Cases

  • Digital libraries
  • Cultural heritage preservation
  • Medical image storage
  • Geographic information systems
  • High-end digital photography

Browser Support

Chrome
Not Supported
Firefox
Not Supported
Safari
Not Supported
Edge
Not Supported

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