Joint Bi-level Image Group 2
General Information
| Title | JBIG2 File Extension |
| Extension | .jbig2 |
| Full Form | Joint Bi-level Image Group 2 |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/jbig2 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Compress bi-level images |
| Features | High compression, Bi-level |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Scanned Documents | Yes |
| Fax Transmission | Yes |
| Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Document tampering |
| Best Practices | Secure storage, Transmission encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000 |
| ISO Standard | ISO/IEC 14492 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .pdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Acrobat |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 Foxit PhantomPDF |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| XnView |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |