How to Add JPEG XL Support in Windows 11
JPEG XL support in Windows 11 lets you open .jxl image files directly in File Explorer without using extra photo apps. JPEG XL is a modern image format that packs higher picture quality into smaller file sizes than older formats like JPEG.
Windows 11 does not open these files by default. Installing a free helper extension fixes this gap so you can double-click any .jxl picture and see it right away.
Install the JPEG XL Image Extension from the Microsoft Store or use the winget install 9mzprth5c0tb command in Windows Terminal. This allows Windows 11 to natively display .jxl image files in File Explorer .
Use the Microsoft Store
Getting JPEG XL support Windows 11 is easiest through the Microsoft Store app. Open the Microsoft Store, search for the JPEG XL Image Extension, and click Get to download and install the plugin automatically without dealing with manual files or command lines.
Open the JPEG XL Image Extension page in the Microsoft Store, click ‘View in Store‘, and select ‘Get‘ to begin the download.
Downloading the standalone .EXE installer provides an alternative route [PEG XL Image Extension] Download and install the .EXE
Use the winget command
Adding JPEG XL support Windows 11 via the command line takes just one command in Windows Terminal. Type winget install 9mzprth5c0tb and press Enter to let the package manager download and install the image extension for you automatically.
Paste the command below into the Windows Terminal application and press Enter to execute the deployment.
winget install 9mzprth5c0tb
The installation finishes automatically.
Adding JPEG XL support gives your PC native tools to handle these high-quality image files. Applying either method enables the feature within a few moments. Key takeaways include the following:
- JPEG XL offers superior compression and high-quality images compared to traditional JPEG formats.
- Windows 11 does not natively support JPEG XL; an extension is required for viewing.
- You can install the JPEG XL Image Extension through the Microsoft Store or the winget command in the Windows Terminal.
- Once installed, you can efficiently decode and view JPEG XL images directly in File Explorer.
Completing these steps delivers reduced file footprints and improved fidelity across supported displays.
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