File Extension Library


.JB2 File Extension

  • Developer by: Joint Bi-level Image Group
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .JB2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .JB2 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .JB2 file.

What is a .JB2 file extension?

.JB2 file extension is created by Joint Bi-level Image Group. .JB2 has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .JB2 file is Binary.

.JB2 is JBIG2 Image

Bitonal image created in the Joint Bi-level Image Group 2 (JBIG2) format; stores 1-bit black and white pixels in lossy or lossless format; supports greater compression ratios than the competing CCITT Fax Group 4 compression algorithm.

JB2 are segmented into three types of regions: text, halftone images, and generic regions. This allows the JBIG2 algorithm to optimize compression for the different areas of the image.

Because of their high compression ratios, JBIG2 images are commonly used to store binary images for transmission via fax. JBIG2 files replaced the previous JBIG specification (.JBIG files).

List of all softwares that can open the JBIG2 Image
Windows
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP
Mac
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP

How to fix problems with .JB2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .JB2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .JB2 file format
  2. You need to check the .JB2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)