LanguageJXR
JPEG XR image
File type: Bitmap image file
Files with jxr extension can be found as images in a special bitmap format called JPEG XR developed by Microsoft. 48-bit support, both lossy and lossless compression available.
What is jxr file?
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension jxr is generally used for images stored in the JPEG XR file format (also known as JPEG eXtended Range). It was developed by Microsoft for its media software. The format supports deep color images with 48-bit RGB. Its used for a high-resolution professional image editing.
The JXR file format was designed to offer better compression rate and better color accuracy than standard JPG files. Both lossless and lossy compressions are supported.
How to open jxr file?
Several graphics editors support JPEG XR format and can work it.
How to convert jxr file?
It should be possible to export or convert .jxr images to other image formats, but this might compromise the quality of the original tool.
Suggested software to open jxr file:
Associated software actions with the jxr file
Software applications that can open jxr files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
Windows Live Photo Gallery (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Affinity Photo (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit jxr files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Affinity Photo (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving jxr files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Programs for viewing jxr files:
Windows Live Photo Gallery (Microsoft Windows)
FastPictureViewer Professional (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import jxr files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Affinity Photo (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export jxr files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print jxr files:
Windows Live Photo Gallery (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving jxr files:
FastPictureViewer Professional (Microsoft Windows)