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JPEG File Corruption and Fixes Explained through Infographics!

Written By Sumona Chatterjee
Approved By Rohit Arora
Updated on 9 Jun, 2022
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Summary: The most commonly used JPEG file images stored in your PC, SD card, USB, HDD, SSD, and other storage media often get corrupt, damaged, or inaccessible. Know why suddenly your JPEG files get corrupt and how you can efficiently repair them using Stellar Repair for Photo.

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JPEG is the most commonly used file format for professional photographers, individuals, and all those who are photo lovers. Following infographic explains to you why JPEG is the most popular file format and how to fix it if JPEG got corrupt.

Why JPEG are the best & how to get them fixed if corrupted

Here are the most common errors associated with a JPEG File Corruption

“Invalid Image File Header”

“Invalid Image File Header” error occurs when you try to render a jpeg image with Backburner 3dsMax. This happens when the server is not able to find a few jpeg images while using internet rendering and when 3dsMax cannot open some of the jpeg files.

“No Preview Available”

This type of error occurs when there are corrupted or missing headers in the JPEG Files

“Unknown JPEG Format error “

There can be many reasons for this type of error. Please read this post to know more about this kind of error, How to repair JPEG image file when it throws Unknown JPEG Format error while trying to open it?

“Invalid JPEG marker type error.”

This type of error occurred when the JPEG file didn’t save properly in the first place, or you’ve saved a Jpg but in a different format like.PSD or any other file format.

Ways to Fix JPEG/JPG File Corruption Images

It is to be ensured that the file location, file name, file extension, and relative file path are correct to open the JPEG images rightly.
Download Stellar Repair for Photo Software to repair corrupt or damaged JPEG or JPG files. It can also extract thumbnails of badly corrupted images and facilitates to watch a preview of repaired photos before saving.

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Sumona Chatterjee

Sumona is a tech blogger, avid photographer, & technogeek with vast experience in writing about media file recovery tips and tutorials. She has over 10 years of experience in media file recovery/media file repair technology. She is passionate about Photography, Creative Designing, Music, and Exploring lesser-known destinations.

12 comments

Vaibhav Asthana says:

March 16, 2020 at 10:21 am

I had an issue when I transfer photos from my Android phone to desktop photo file becomes corrupt photo viewer wouldn’t support that format all file are jpg format. I tried your software but the file size minimum at the original size. Any suggestion would be appreciated!

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1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
  
  April 2, 2020 at 12:18 pm
  
  Hi Vaibhav,
  If the file size is less after repair, it means your file is severely corrupt and the software has extracted thumbnail out of it.
  If you have already purchased the software, you may then contact our support team via online chat or toll free number. Thanks!
  
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Ellie Reeves says:

February 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

Hi, I had an issue when transferring JPEG files from old external drive to new desktop PC. When I moved the files from old hard drive to PC all files corrupted and I can’t view them. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a copy of backup files old external hard drive. Please help! Any suggestion would be appreciated!

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1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
  
  February 13, 2020 at 5:24 am
  
  Hi Ellie,
  Try Stellar Repair for Photo software. It can repair corrupt JPEG files.
  Thanks!
  
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Pulindu Apputhanthri says:

October 23, 2019 at 10:10 am

Hi, My PC was infected from virus and everything in my hard drive. I noticed some jpeg images didn’t preview but some open easily. Any solution to be restored?

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1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
  
  October 24, 2019 at 3:07 am
  
  Hi Pulindu, I would suggest you can try scanning your computer through trusted antivirus and update your OS. After scanning your pc try to download our software and see the preview of repaired files. Thanks!
  
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Jenny Edwards says:

July 18, 2019 at 2:32 am

I had corrupt lots of jpg images approx. 2666 files on my windows PC and all files of my wildlife photography work. This information help to fix these image files. Thank you very much!

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1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
  
  July 19, 2019 at 2:49 am
  
  Hi Jenny, Thank you!
  
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Faith Allen says:

June 26, 2019 at 2:25 am

I had an issue with Stellar repairing my jpeg file, which I have repaired from my hard drive, some of them view-able, some can’t be seen at all. What should I do to fix? Any help would be appreciated.

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1. Sumona Chatterjee says:
  
  June 28, 2019 at 10:18 am
  
  Hi Faith, some files are not repaired due to these jpeg images severely corrupted or damaged. I suggest you can try the advanced option of our software for fixes.
  
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Noelle Boron says:

August 28, 2017 at 11:45 am

Thanks, author, The info graphics description really makes the post interactive and engaging. I found no problem while using Windows JPEG repair software.

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1. Jyoti Prakash says:
  
  August 29, 2017 at 5:46 am
  
  Hi Noelle,
  
  Thanks for your appreciated words. Please follow us on twitter for latest updates and offers.
  
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