J2C File Extension

What is J2C file?

J2C filename suffix is mostly used for JPEG 2000 Code Stream files. JPEG 2000 Code Stream specification was created by Joint Photographic Experts Group. J2C file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. J2C file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling J2C files is IvanView, but users can choose among 9 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support J2C file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support J2C files. Files with J2C suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with J2C extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening J2C files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with J2C files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with J2C files.

Step 1. Install IvanView software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports J2C files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing IvanView or different compatible program, such as Adobe Photoshop, PaintShop Pro, ImageMagick. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit IvanView website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of IvanView

You still cannot access J2C files although IvanView is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that IvanView cannot handle files with J2C may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using IvanView.

Step 3. Associate JPEG 2000 Code Stream files with IvanView

After installing IvanView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open J2C files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the J2C file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where IvanView is installed, check the Always use this app to open J2C files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected J2C file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with J2C extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the J2C for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the J2C file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The J2C may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the J2C is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the J2C file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the J2C file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the J2C file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with J2C extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the JPEG 2000 Code Stream file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run IvanView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open J2C files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with JPEG 2000 Code Stream files. It may be the case that the J2C files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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