File Extension Library


.JBG File Extension

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

What are .JBG files and how to open them?

Can't open .JBG 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 .JBG file.

What is a .JBG file extension?

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

.JBG is Joint Bi-level Image Group File

Image format used to store black and white, grayscale, and color images; uses lossless compression to create smaller image file sizes than other industry standard formats, such as CCITT Group 3 (G3) or CCITT Group 4 (G4) compression.

The Joint Bi-level Image Group (JBIG) format, also called JBIG1, was intended for compressing binary images, mainly for fax transmissions, but can also be used for other images. It was replaced by the JBIG2 specification (.JB2 files), which compresses bi-level images more efficiently.

NOTE: Images saved in the JBIG format also use the more common .JBIG file extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Joint Bi-level Image Group File
Windows
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP
Mac
Newera Graphics Converter Pro
ToyViewer
XnViewMP

How to fix problems with .JBG files

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