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JP2 File Format with JPEG 2000 Core Coding, NDNP Profile

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Format Description Properties Explanation of format description terms

Identification and description Explanation of format description terms

Full name JPEG 2000 jp2 file format with NDNP profile encoding
Description JPEG 2000 core (part 1) wrapper containing encoded data that conforms to the NDNP profile.
Production phase Used for content in middle and final states.
Relationship to other formats
    Subtype of JP2_FF, JPEG 2000 Part 1 (Core) jp2 File Format
    Contains J2K_C_NDNP, JPEG 2000 Part 1, Core Coding, NDNP Profile

Local use Explanation of format description terms

LC experience or existing holdings See JP2_FF
LC preference See JP2_FF

Sustainability factors Explanation of format description terms

Disclosure See JP2_FF
    Documentation See JP2_FF and J2K_C_NDNP
Adoption See JP2_FF and J2K_C_NDNP
    Licensing and patents See JP2_FF and J2K_C
Transparency See J2K_C
Self-documentation See JP2_FF
External dependencies See JP2_FF and J2K_C
Technical protection considerations See JP2_FF

Quality and functionality factors Explanation of format description terms

Still Image
Normal rendering Good support
Clarity (high image resolution) See J2K_C_NDNP
Color maintenance See J2K_C_NDNP
Support for vector graphics, including graphic effects and typography See JP2_FF
Support for multispectral bands See JP2_FF
Functionality beyond normal rendering See JP2_FF and J2K_C

File type signifiers and format identifiers Explanation of format description terms

Tag Value Note
Filename extension See related format. 

See JP2_FF

Internet Media Type See related format. 

See JP2_FF

Magic numbers See related format. 

See JP2_FF

File type brand (ISO Base Media File Format) See note. 

See JP2_FF

Uniform Type Identifier (Mac OS) See related format.  See JP2_FF

Notes Explanation of format description terms

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Format specifications Explanation of format description terms


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Last Updated: 02/28/2017