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JBIG File - What is a .jbig file and how do I open it?
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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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.JBIG File Extension
Joint Bi-level Image Group File
| Developer | Joint Bi-level Image Group |
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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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Newera Graphics Converter Pro
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XnViewMP
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Newera Graphics Converter Pro
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ToyViewer
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Category: Raster Image Files
Updated: December 29, 2014