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Convert JPG to THM

Curious about JPG to THM? Here's what THM actually is — and why there's nothing to convert.

There's no real "convert JPG to THM" — a THM file is simply a JPEG thumbnail a camera writes alongside a photo or video.

About THM files

1

THM is a JPEG with a different extension

A .thm file is a small JPEG thumbnail cameras save next to a photo or video so devices can preview it quickly. Its contents are identical to a JPG — only the extension differs.

2

Nothing needs converting to it

Because THM is created automatically by the camera, there's no use case for turning a JPG into one. If you have a THM, just rename or convert it to .jpg to view it.

Format details

What is a JPG 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
.jpg
MIME type
image/jpeg
Transparency
No

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

Full JPG format guide

What is a THM file?

THM is a small JPEG thumbnail saved alongside camera photos and videos — really a JPEG with a different extension.

Full name
Thumbnail Image
Developed by
Camera makers
Released
Extension
.thm
MIME type
image/jpeg
Transparency
No

How to open Rename or convert THM to .jpg to open it anywhere.

Full THM format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

How do I open a THM file?
Rename it to .jpg, or convert it — it's a JPEG, so any image viewer will then open it.
Can I convert JPG to THM?
There's no point: THM is just a camera's JPEG thumbnail. If you need a thumbnail-style image, convert JPG to JPG.
What can I convert my JPG to instead?
JPG converts to JPG, PNG, WEBP, PDF and more — free and instant.