J2C Converter
Convert J2C files online for free
Drop or upload your .J2C file
How to convert your J2C file
- Click Select File above, and choose your J2C file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert J2C to another file type
The converter easily converts your J2C file to various formats—free and online. No Photoshop or extra software needed.
- J2C to JPG
- J2C to PDF
- J2C to PNG
- J2C to GIF
- J2C to BMP
- J2C to TIFF
- J2C to TIF
- J2C to WEBP
- J2C to ICO
- J2C to CUR
- J2C to PSD
- J2C to PSB
Convert a file to J2C
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the J2C file type—in the best quality.
- RAW to J2C
- PNG to J2C
- AI to J2C
- NEF to J2C
- PSB to J2C
- DNG to J2C
- SVG to J2C
- GIF to J2C
- EPS to J2C
- JPG to J2C
- ARW to J2C
- PDF to J2C
About J2C files
J2C files, also known as JPEG 2000 Code Stream files, are a type of image format that provides high-quality compression. Despite its advantages in maintaining image quality, J2C is less commonly used compared to standard JPEG formats, primarily due to compatibility issues and limited software support.
To convert J2C files to more accessible formats like JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), BMP (.bmp), or TIFF (.tiff), specialized software is required. Programs like IrfanView and XnView offer conversion capabilities and support for J2C files. For those seeking more advanced functionality, Adobe Photoshop provides robust features, although it might require additional plugins.
One important consideration when converting J2C files is the potential loss of image quality and metadata. Since J2C is designed for high-quality compression, converting to formats like JPEG might result in quality degradation. Additionally, the conversion process can be challenging due to limited support across software platforms.
Drawbacks of using J2C files include their relative obscurity and the difficulty in finding compatible software for seamless conversion. Given these challenges, it's often more practical to convert J2C files to more universally accepted formats for ease of use and sharing.
That's why we recommend using the free and easy online website, Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your J2C files onto the webpage, and effortlessly convert them to a variety of formats. This user-friendly service eliminates the hassle of software compatibility issues and ensures safe, reliable conversions.
The J2C Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best J2C converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.