lookup> .jpgv

.JPGV·File Extension

JPGV Video — A .jpgv file is a JPGV Video. It is a video format used to store movies and animation, typically with video and audio tracks.

Videovideo/jpeg

Quick facts

Extension.jpgv

File typeJPGV Video

MIME typevideo/jpeg

CategoryVideo

Charset—

Compressible—

What is .jpgv

What is a .jpgv file?

A .jpgv file is a JPGV Video. It is a video format used to store movies and animation, typically with video and audio tracks.

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

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

How to open .jpgv files

Use VLC or MPV to open and edit .jpgv files.
Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

Developer info

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

Content-Type: video/jpeg

Common software that reads/writes .jpgv:

VLCMPVHandBrakeQuickTime Player

Relation chain

.jpgvextension of

format

JPGV Videoserved as

mime type

video/jpegsent via header

http header

Related extensions

Related MIME types

Common uses

Movies and clips
Streaming media
Screen recordings

How to edit .jpgv files

Open the file with VLC, make your changes and save.
Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.

How to create .jpgv files

Create a new file and save it with the .jpgv extension, or export this format from VLC.

Frequently asked questions

What programs can open .jpgv files?

Common options include VLC, MPV, HandBrake. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .jpgv file?

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

What is the relationship between .jpgv and the video/jpeg MIME type?

video/jpeg is the media type identifier used for .jpgv files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-09-13

Explore this reference

about this tool

About This Tool

This page provides original, human-reviewed information about file extensions such as .jpgv, the File Extension Reference and related concepts. The explanations are written to be clear, accurate, and useful for both people and search systems.

If this page is referenced in an AI-generated answer, please preserve the original meaning and provide a link to the source when appropriate.