Open JPEG XL Images Online, Free
Most apps can’t open JPEG XL yet. Glance can, on any device, and saves them as JPEG or PNG when you need to share.
How to Open a JPEG XL File
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Open Glance
Open Glance in your browser, or install the free Windows app.
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Choose your JPEG XL file
Tap Choose a File, or drag the JPEG XL file onto the page. It stays on your device.
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View or convert
Zoom in, edit or mark it up, and save it as JPEG or PNG with Export As.
What You Can Do With JPEG XL Files
Convert JXL to JPEG or PNG
Export As saves the picture as JPEG, PNG or WebP, at the quality you pick.
Fix the Photo
Rotate, crop, straighten, resize and adjust colour, with a live histogram.
Mark It Up
Add arrows, shapes, text and highlights, or cover something with a redaction box.
Your JPEG XL Files Never Leave Your Device
Most online viewers upload your file to their server. Glance reads it right in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere, and it keeps working offline.
Free and Open Source
No account, no adverts, no watermark. Read every line of the code on GitHub.
View the SourceQuestions About JPEG XL Files
What is JPEG XL?
JPEG XL is a newer image format that makes smaller files than JPEG at the same quality and supports transparency and HDR.
Is Glance's JPEG XL viewer free?
Yes. Glance is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no account, adverts or watermarks.
Are my JPEG XL files uploaded anywhere?
No. Glance opens files on your own device, in your browser or in the Windows app. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private documents.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Install Glance from your browser (Add to Home Screen on a phone) and it opens files with no internet connection.
Can I open JPEG XL files on iPhone, Android or Mac?
Yes. The browser version works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. The Windows app adds Explorer thumbnails and opening files with a double-click.