About the Jpe file format
- Name
- JPE Image
- Extension
- .jpe
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Developer
- JPEG
- Description
- It is a JPEG file extension used by Sony digital cameras to save lower resolution images for sending on email. It is saved side by side with the high-quality JPG file.
- MIME Type
- image/jpeg
- Wikipedia
- .jpe on Wikipedia
JPE file is a compressed JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) image format. It contains a 24-bit compressed raster image graphic. The file format is mostly used to save pictures in JPE format, either on websites or digital cameras.
JPEG files save their downloaded images as JPE more so when Firefox is used. The file can store high- resolution fast-moving images thanks to its compression aspect that significantly reduces the size of the photos. However, you have to make a choice between the image size and quality as It has adopted the lossy compression algorithm.
It gives a smooth variation of color and tone especially on scenic paintings and photographs. The compression feature of the file has made it to be used commonly on computers, the internet and mobile devices. It’s one of the most used formats for web page optimization as it’s a lighter file.
A few Sony, mobile devices record low files for email attachment as JPE. Other cameras like the Minolta use .jpe extension for colored images. Some applications can’t recognize the JPE file and other image editors handle the JPE file as a JPEG file format. But it’s supported by all the major photo applications and web browsers.