JP2 file: How to open? The best software for opening jp2 files

Files with jp2 extension can be typically found as pictures or digital photos saved in special JPEG 2000 image format.

File extension jp2 is best known to be associated with the JPEG 2000, an image compression format based on the wavelet technology. The format itself is defined by several standards (parts), from the basic coding system, to support of other various aspects.

JPEG 2000 is more sophisticated image format than JPEG. It offers superior compression performance and compared to JPEG fully supports transparency and alpha planes.

JPEG 2000 images (.jp2 files) typically that contain only the first standard (PART 1) of the file format. This part is patent-free and hence can be used by anyone and is usually supported by most graphic editors and viewers. PART 1 is also known as the ISO/IEC 15444-1.

MIME types:
image/jp2

Nowadays most viewers and graphical editors can view the *.jp2 files.

Viewers or editors that are able to open the *.jp2 files typically also have the means to save or export them another image file format.

File extension jp2 was also used in old Jeoparty II program from Matthew Hagaman. Some sort of presentation file type. Looks like no longer available or supported program.

Most likely only used in the old Jeoparty II program and no other software can open or otherwise view it.

No conversion for this type of .jp2 files is not possible.

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Jeoparty II presentation file