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JP2 File Format with JPEG 2000 Core Coding, Lossless

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Identification and description
Local use
Sustainability factors
Quality and functionality factors
File type signifiers
Notes
Format specifications
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Format Description Properties
• ID: fdd000167
• Short name: JP2_J2K_C_LL
• Content categories: still image
• Format category: file format, bitstream encoding
• Last significant update: 2005-06-07
• Draft status: Full

Identification and description Explanation of format description terms

Full nameISO/IEC 15444-1:2000. Information technology -- JPEG 2000 image coding system -- Part 1: Core coding system, file format as specified in Annex I, with lossless encoded bitstream

JPEG 2000 jp2 file format with lossless data (common name)
DescriptionJPEG 2000 core (part 1) wrapper containing lossless encoded data. For more information, see Web pages linked under "Relationships to other formats" below.
  Production phase  May be used for content in initial, middle, and final states.
Relationship to other formats 
  Subtype ofJP2_FF, JPEG 2000 Part 1 (Core) jp2 File Format
  ContainsJ2K_C_LL, JPEG 2000 Part 1, Core Coding, Lossless

Local use Explanation of format description terms

LC experience or existing holdingsPlans for a video reformatting prototype in the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division call for individual frame images to be stored as JP2_J2K_C_LL; details are not final as of June 2005.
LC preferenceNone established.

Sustainability factors Explanation of format description terms

DisclosureSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.
  DocumentationSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.
AdoptionSee JP2_FF.
  Licensing and patent claimsSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.
TransparencySee J2K_C.
Self-documentationSee JP2_FF.
External dependenciesSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.
Technical protection considerationsSee JP2_FF.

Quality and functionality factorsExplanation of format description terms

Normal renderingGood support.
Clarity (support for high image resolution)See J2K_C.
Color maintenanceSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.
Support for graphic effects and typographySee JP2_FF.
Functionality beyond normal renderingSee JP2_FF and J2K_C.

File type signifiers Explanation of format description terms

Tag typeValueNote
Filename ExtensionSee JP2_FF. 
Internet Media Type See JP2_FF.  
Magic numbersSee JP2_FF. 
File type brandSee JP2_FF. 

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