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What is a JBIG file? Bitonal image created in the JBIG format; stores a black and white (1-bit) raster graphic using lossless compression; compresses at a higher ratio than the CCITT Group 4 algorithm; commonly used for fax transmissions.

More Information The JBIG standard was replaced by the JBIG2 specification ( .JB2 files), which compresses bi-level images more efficiently. NOTE: JBIG formatted images are also saved with the less common .JBG file extension.

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What is a JBIG file?

Bitonal image created in the JBIG format; stores a black and white (1-bit) raster graphic using lossless compression; compresses at a higher ratio than the CCITT Group 4 algorithm; commonly used for fax transmissions.

More Information

The JBIG standard was replaced by the JBIG2 specification ( .JB2 files), which compresses bi-level images more efficiently.

NOTE: JBIG formatted images are also saved with the less common .JBG file extension.

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Updated: December 29, 2014

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What is a JBIG file?
Bitonal image created in the JBIG format; stores a black and white (1-bit) raster graphic using lossless compression; compresses at a higher ratio than the CCITT Group 4 algorithm; commonly used for fax transmissions.