JGW file extension refers to JPEG World Format. JGW files specify map scale, image pixel data, and coordinates of top left pixel. This allows reconstructing geographical area of image. JGW files are A...
JGW file extension refers to JPEG World Format. JGW files specify map scale, image pixel data, and coordinates of top left pixel. This allows reconstructing geographical area of image. JGW files are ASCII containing geocoding data. Some formats like GeoTIFF store georeferencing data in image header. JGW files can be opened in ArcGIS and other GIS software.
Right click JGW file to open with another app. Always use selected app for JGW files. Mac users Ctrl-click file, choose Open With > Other, select app, check Always Open With box. iPhone users tap the file. Linux users right click, select Open With and choose app.
JGW files can be copied to any device but may not open properly. Four programs open JGW files, with Microsoft Notepad most common. Check JGW files from unknown sources for malware before opening. JGW extension often given incorrectly. Use latest software version to open JGW files.
