JFIF to BMP Converter

JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF) is a simple file type that facilitates the exchange of JPEG images. The JFIF standard includes JPG, JPEG, JPE, JIF, and JFI. In essence, you can rename a JFIF to any of these file types and the file’s compression and structure will remain the same.

How to open a JFIF file?

The default program for opening JFIF is XnView MP, which is free and works across platforms. On Microsoft Windows (Windows), open JFIF with any of the following programs: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Media Encoder, Nero Multimedia Suite, or PhotoFiltre Studio.

Even though JFIF is considered to be a minimal file format, it is important to remember that files with this extension are indistinguishable from JPG. The only difference is the spelling of the file extension. Sometimes, Windows 10 will save a JPG file as a JFIF by default (source).

Developed by: C-Cube Microsystems

Initial Release: 1991

Useful links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG_File_Interchange_Format

Bitmap (BMP) is a pixel-based file format that stores two-dimensional images, generally without any compression. BMP utilizes a dot matrix data structure called raster graphics, which establishes the color depth of the image. BMP is mostly used for digital publishing of photographs. However, due to the lack of compression, BMP files are usually large.

How to open a BMP file?

BMP can be device-dependent or independent. BMP opens readily in the Microsoft Paint application and is often associated with Microsoft operating systems. Despite the association with Microsoft, a device-independent BMP, or DIB, can open on almost any device, operating system, or application. 

In addition to opening BMP files, many applications can be used to create them, such as Adobe Illustrator. Should you need to convert the BMP into a vector-based image, then consider using CorelDRAW. Other applications that can open BMP files include Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Photos, Apple Preview, Apple Photos, and ColorStrokes.

Developed by: Microsoft Corporation

Initial Release: 20 November 1985

Useful links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMP_file_format

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/gdi/bitmaps