How to Open a JPG File

How to Open a JPG File

These instructions are for opening a file with a name ending in .jpg. JPG is a graphics file format. When the file is opened, you should see a picture.

Difficulty:Easy

1

Double click on the file.
If the jpg file is attached to an e-mail you should be able to click twice in quick succession on the file name or file icon inside the e-mail. If it's saved on the computer, you'll need to navigate to it's location, then double click on it.

2

If the jpg file didn't open right away, you will be presented with a window asking what program you what to open the jpg file with. To the right of open with there will probably be a browse button. Click on the browse button.

3

Choose a program you want to use to open the file from the list.
All internet browsers will open jpg files. You are reading this now using an internet browser. If you look at the top of this window, you should be able to see the name of the browser. Some common browser names are Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Tips & Warnings

Files with names ending in jpg are picture files.

JPG files are often referred to as jay peg files when speaking out loud.

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