Which MIME types are related to file extension ".jpg"?

What is a File Extension?

A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.

File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.

File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.

About .jpg Files

Description

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files are a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital images. They balance good image quality with relatively small file size.

Associated MIME Types

image/jpeg

JPEG Image

Applications

.jpg files can be opened with the following applications:

Image viewers (Windows Photo Viewer, Preview on Mac)

Image editors (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET)

Web browsers

Office applications (for insertion)

Technical Details

Format

JPEG is a lossy compression method for digital images. It works by analyzing images and discarding information that the human eye is less likely to notice, resulting in smaller file sizes.

Usage

JPEG files are commonly used for storing digital photographs and complex graphics where the loss in quality due to compression is acceptable. They are widely used on the web and in digital photography.