A jgw file extension is related to the JPEG world file format used to store real world coordinate information.

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Software that open jgw file

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JGW file extension - JPEG world data

What is jgw file? How to open jgw files?

File type specification:

GIS, GPS navigation and map file type icon GIS, GPS navigation and map file type

The jgw file extension is associated with JPEG world file format.

The jgw file contains real world coordinate information that allows a corresponding jpg file to be correctly positioned on a map or in a mapping system.

The jgw format is identical to that of tfw file format.

The default software associated to open jgw file:

ArcGIS icon

Esri logoArcGIS  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Esri

ArcGIS is a group of GIS (Geographic Information System) applications developed by ESRI. rcGIS for Desktop is available in three license level Basic, Standard, and Advanced (formerly ArcView, ArcEditor and ArcInfo).

Help how to open:

Use ArcGIS to open *.jgw files or any text editor to view content of *.jgw files.

How to convert:

Use compatible tools to export *.jgw files to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .jgw file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open jgw file, edit jgw file, convert jgw file, view jgw file, play jgw file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open jgw file - JPEG world data

Programs supporting the exension jgw on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open jgw file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with jgw file by default:
ArcGIS small icon ArcGIS
Other suggested software:
ArcGIS Explorer
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) small icon ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Sublime Text small icon Sublime Text

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

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