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.JNG·File Extension

JNG ImageA .jng file is a JNG Image. It is a raster or vector image format used for photos, web assets and design work.

Extension.jng
File typeJNG Image
MIME typeimage/x-jng
CategoryImage
Charset
Compressible

What is a .jng file?

A .jng file is a JNG Image. It is a raster or vector image format used for photos, web assets and design work.

In the mime-db registry it maps to image/x-jng. When serving .jng over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.

Related entities: it maps to image/x-jng — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.

  • Use Photoshop or GIMP to open and edit .jng files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

Content-Type: image/x-jng

Common software that reads/writes .jng:

PhotoshopGIMPPaintPreview
.jngextension of
format
JNG Imageserved as
mime type
image/x-jngsent via header
http header
  • Web graphics and photos
  • Design assets and icons
  • Print and photography
  • Open the file with Photoshop, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .jng extension, or export this format from Photoshop.

What programs can open .jng files?

Common options include Photoshop, GIMP, Paint. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .jng file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .jng extension.

What is the relationship between .jng and the image/x-jng MIME type?

image/x-jng is the media type identifier used for .jng files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).

Updated 2026-08-18

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