Share this article
Improve this guide
JPG File Not Supported on Windows 10: Why and How to Fix It?
5 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
Have you ever taken some really greatphotosand stored them on your computer, only for them not to open when you try to view them?
This can be very frustrating especially if you want tomake some editsor want to check them out before sharing them with friends or colleagues onsocial networks.
Why is my computer saying it doesn’t support JPG?
WhenWindows 10won’t openJPGfiles, it could be either due tocorrupted filesor missing updates on the computer.
One of the fastest things to try if your computer’sWindows 10won’t openJPGfiles is installing any pending and latest Windows Updates, and also running the apps troubleshooter and check if it helps with the issue.
Or using a third-party app. Should these not yield the desired results, try other solutions listed below.
How do I open a JPG that is not supported on Windows 10?
1. Set a default program to open JPG files
You can’t open Control Panel on Windows 10?Take a look at this step-by-step guideto find a solution.
2. Download third-party viewers
You can try installing a third-party photo viewer if your default one doesn’t work, and then associate this with your image formats likeJPG, PNG, etc.Adobe Photoshopis one of the best options for that.
Photoshop supports all major compression formats like Large Document Format (PSB), Cineon, DICOM, IFF,JPEG, Photoshop PDF, Photoshop Raw, PNG, Portable Bit Map, and TIFF.
Use Adobe Photoshop to easily view, edit, and convert multiple files with the built-in Image Processor. You can even convert files to JPEG, PSD, and TIFF formats simultaneously.
To optimize and save JPEG images for use on the web, simply use theSave Asmenu option fromChoose File, then selectJPEGas the file format type for the image.
Let’s quickly look at itskey features:
Adobe Photoshop
3. Run a DISM ScanHealth
Once the repair is complete, reboot your computer and check if the problem persists, after which you can run an SFC scan as described in the next solution.
The DISM ScanHealth scans the image for any component store corruption while RestoreHealth performs repair operation automatically, then records those to the log file. Perform both scans to resolve the issue.
Note:The DISM tool usually takes 15 minutes or longer to complete, so do not cancel when it is running.
If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you bettertake a closer look on this guide.
4. Run an SFC scan
This scan checks whether there are broken Windows components in your computer when Windows 10 won’t open JPG files.
If it still does not work, then try the next solution.
5. Install and update drivers in Windows 10
Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows may run poorly, or not at all, so you can install and update drivers inWindows 10and see if it helps.
Additionally, running the program compatibility troubleshooter will detect and fix some of these issues. If the Troubleshooter stops before completing the process, fix it with the help ofthis complete guide.
6. Delete outdated registry keys
Sometimes Windows 10 won’t open JPG files because registry entries are outdated, but you can restore it by modifying the registry and following the above steps carefully.
Can’t access the Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem.Check out this guideand solve the issue quickly.
Also, if this is too much work, and you’re looking for some software to clean your registry,here are the best registry cleanersavailable right now.
Have any of these solutions helped you fix theWindows 10won’t open JPG files problem? Let us know by sharing your comments in the section below.
Leave there any other suggestions or questions, as well.
More about the topics:photo editors,photo software,photo viewer
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
