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Convert JPEG to FPX

Looking for JPEG to FPX? Here's why FPX isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.

We don't create FPX files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why JPEG to FPX isn't offered

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FPX is legacy and read-only here

FPX (FlashPix) is a 1990s multi-resolution format that has effectively disappeared. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new FPX files.

2

Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your JPEG to PNG, JPG or TIFF instead.

Format details

What is a JPEG file?

JPG (JPEG) is a lossy raster format that compresses photographs into small files by discarding detail the eye barely notices — the most widely used photo format on the web and in cameras.

Full name
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Developed by
JPEG Group
Released
1992
Extension
.jpeg
MIME type
image/jpeg
Transparency
No

How to open JPG opens in every browser, image viewer and editor with no special software.

Full JPEG format guide

What is a FPX file?

FPX (FlashPix) is a 1990s Kodak/Microsoft format storing images at multiple resolutions for fast zooming — now largely obsolete.

Full name
FlashPix
Developed by
Kodak
Released
1996
Extension
.fpx
MIME type
image/fpx
Transparency
Varies

How to open FPX opens in legacy imaging software and IrfanView; convert to JPG/TIFF for modern use.

Full FPX format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert JPEG to FPX?
Not here — FPX is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read FPX as a source, but for output use a current format like PNG, JPG or TIFF.
What can I convert my JPEG to instead?
JPEG converts to PNG, JPG or TIFF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.