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.jpg

Low risk

JPEG Image

A lossy compression format optimised for photographs — the default on smartphone cameras and web galleries. `.jpg` and `.jpeg` are identical; the three-letter form is a DOS-era holdover.

MIME types

  • image/jpeg

Category

image

Aliases

.jpeg / .jpe / .jfif

What opens this file

  • Every image viewer and browser
  • Photoshop
  • GIMP
  • Lightroom

How to open by OS

Windows

  • Opens in Photos, Paint, and any browser.

Mac

  • Preview and Photos.

Linux

  • Eye of GNOME, GIMP, Firefox.

Ios

  • Photos, Files, Safari.

Android

  • Gallery, Chrome, Google Photos.

Use it in your browser

  • Convert JPG → WebP ↗

    About 25–35% smaller at equal quality, for the web. Browser-side.

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

  • Convert JPG → AVIF ↗

    Even smaller, modern format. Decoded by Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+.

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

  • View / strip EXIF ↗

    Inspect every tag before sharing. Strip GPS when needed.

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

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Safety notes

  • JPEG itself is low-risk, but EXIF metadata can leak GPS coordinates. Strip EXIF before posting to social media.

Common mistakes

  • .jpg and .jpeg are the same format. The three-letter variant dominates because of DOS 8.3 filename limits.
  • Re-saving an edited JPEG accumulates compression artefacts. Keep originals as PNG or RAW.

FAQ

How do I remove GPS data from a JPEG?
macOS: Preview > Tools > Show Inspector > GPS > Remove Location. Windows: right-click > Properties > Details > Remove Properties and Personal Information. Cross-platform: ExifCleaner or exiftool.

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