Progressive JPEG File
General Information
| Title | PJPG File Extension |
| Extension | .pjpg |
| Full Form | Progressive JPEG File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/pjpeg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image |
| Additional Functions | Progressive display |
| Features | Lossy compression, Multi-scan |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Adjustable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Images | Yes |
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Online Media | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Version | JPEG (ITU-T T.81) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Web Browsers |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile |