All about PJPEG Files

The PJPEG file type is primarily associated with XnViewMP.

PJPEGFile Extension PJPEG
File extension: PJPEG
File type:  image file

What is a PJPEG file?

PJPEG files mostly belong to XnViewMP. PJPEG files are JPEG images that use an alternate file extension.
They store photo data with the same lossy compression found in standard JPG files and are often processed by libraries such as gd-jpeg.
Key details summarized by FilExt.com include:
  • They use a standard JPEG (JPG) internal format.
  • They can support progressive encoding, meaning a rough image appears quickly and improves as more data loads.
  • Most image viewers and editors, including tools like XnViewMP, open these files without special conversion.
  • FilExt.com tip: For further technical information, consult the libgd website.

    How can I open a PJPEG file?

    You need a suitable software like XnViewMP to open a PJPEG file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PJPEG file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PJPEG file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert PJPEG files:

    1. XnViewMP
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PJPEG files are often referred to as XnViewMP raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. JPEG Image

    Technical Data for PJPEG File Extension

    File classification:
    Raster Image
    Related files:
    jpe, jfif, jif, pjpg, pjp, jpg, jpeg, pdf, png, kgp

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG, FileType: JPEG Image, AppName: ABC Image Browser 4
    EXEFile: IBrowser4.exe

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG, FileType: JPEG Image, AppName: Netscape
    EXEFile: NETSCP.EXE

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILLA.ORG\MOZILLA\MOZILLA.EXE -url %1

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILL~1.5\MOZILLA.EXE -url %1

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NETSCAPE\NETSCAPE\NETSCP.EXE -url %1

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE -url %1

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILLA\MOZILLA.EXE -url %1

    ProgramID: piv
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Pivot Stickfigure Animator\pivot.exe %1

    ProgramID: MozillaJPEG
    EXEFile: C:\FAILSA~1\PHOENIX\PHOENIX.EXE -url %1


    a pjpeg image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with PJPEG files

    • Associate the PJPEG file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open image files. Because only the current version supports the latest PJPEG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available XnViewMP update.
    • To make sure that your PJPEG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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