# Is there a problem with certain JPG types? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [August 1, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803 "2020-08-01T15:51:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/astrohip/32/18205_2.png) [@astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/astrohip)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/1 "2020-08-01T15:51:45Z")
As I've become more active in this forum, I've occasionally seen reference to some sort of JPG problem. Certain types of image files won't display on common players, but Mp3tag does allow their use. I'm embedding cover art on every one of my 25,000 MP3 files, and would like to make sure I'm using the best (eg, most universal) format possible. Two questions: 1. What is the file type that is giving problems? 2. Is there a way to mass search thousands of files looking for just that type? Thanks, from a loyal and rabid Mp3tag user. Astrohip (Stuart in Texas) ---
**Author:** ![ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/ohrenkino/32/4843_2.png) [@ohrenkino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ohrenkino)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/2 "2020-08-02T06:52:43Z")
You may refer to problems apparently mainly on Sony devices which cannot show jpeg pictures in progressive format. Most pictures that you find on the internet are in the progressive format. The progressive format is defined by the standard and should be supported by any device that knows how to display jpeg pictures. Here is a thread, even though it is in German, refers to 2 English sites where you may find answers and tools to convert progressive format jpegs into baseline ones. > [@Größen der Album Cover automatisch ändern](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/grossen-der-album-cover-automatisch-andern/12512/42): > > Das mit dem Filtern hat leide nicht geklappt - hab´ ich wohl nicht richtig verstanden. Aber nicht schlimm: es hat auch so geklappt. Und es waren dann doch ein paar hundert mehr als gedacht - hat sich also gelohnt. Ich bin jetzt so vorgegangen: alle Cover exportiert in Windows Explorer: Cover nach Abmessungen sortiert und alles \> 500x500 geändert geänderte Cover wieder importiert Zum Ändern der Größe habe ich übrigens ein kleines Tool entdeckt, mit dem das einfach und rasend schnell ging: Fl… There is no way for MP3tag to tell the picture format. You would have to export them and check them there. ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/3 "2020-08-02T09:00:45Z")
> [@astrohip](#): > > I'm embedding cover art on every one of my 25,000 MP3 files, and would like to make sure I'm using the best (eg, most universal) format possible. The _best (eg, most universal) format possible_ is the one which will be displayed on all your own devices. There is only a problem if you have a player or device which doesn't support your already used covers. Do you have such a player? ---
**Author:** ![astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/astrohip/32/18205_2.png) [@astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/astrohip)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/4 "2020-08-02T12:57:52Z")
Thank you ohrenkino. I will check out that thread. ---
**Author:** ![astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/astrohip/32/18205_2.png) [@astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/astrohip)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/5 "2020-08-02T13:03:07Z")
This is a somewhat disingenuous reply. To reply that the most universal format is one that works with all my own devices doesn't take into account any future possibilities. Just because it works TODAY doesn't mean that it will work tomorrow if I'm using a less than desired format. All I asked is there a format that is considered better than others. Ohrenkino's reply gave me some feedback and help. To which I am appreciative. ---
**Author:** ![LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/6 "2020-08-02T13:23:44Z")
> [@astrohip](#): > > Just because it works TODAY doesn't mean that it will work tomorrow if I'm using a less than desired format. Your question is about asking others to see in their non existing crystal ball to tell you what will certainly work in your future and for your environment. That's inevitably leads to such an "disingenuous" answer. 😇 ---
**Author:** ![astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/astrohip/32/18205_2.png) [@astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/astrohip)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/7 "2020-08-02T13:48:41Z")
Let's start over, we seem to have gotten off on the wrong track. My question was only asking if there is a JPG format that tends to have problems in general. Not for me, not for you, just in general. If so, I simply wanted to be aware of it. ohrenkino has educated me as to some potential issues, that others have faced. ---
**Author:** ![vilsen](https://community.mp3tag.de/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/e95f7d/32.png) [@vilsen](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vilsen)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/8 "2020-08-02T14:13:58Z")
Well baseline jpeg's would at least be as future-proof as it gets and I can't see jpeg's disappearing any time soon. Lack of support for progressive jpeg's has been reported on players from various brands, even though progressive is part of the standard. Probably a rare issue on newer players though. I use exiftool to check jpeg's for progressive or baseline. It's the quickest way I have yet found. Just drop the picture on the "exiftool(-k)" icon (exe or shortcut). For embedded pictures, drag them from Mp3tag to the hard disk first. [https://exiftool.org/index.html](https://exiftool.org/index.html) [https://exiftool.org/install.html](https://exiftool.org/install.html) ---
**Author:** ![astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/user_avatar/community.mp3tag.de/astrohip/32/18205_2.png) [@astrohip](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/astrohip)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/9 "2020-08-02T15:08:09Z")
Thanks vilsen. Currently, none of my players have a problem displaying any cover art. And if progressive is an issue for older players, I'm probably safe there also, as I tend to keep my hardware & software current. Best regards! PS: You do have me curious though. I'm going to run a random sampling of cover art thru exiftool just to see what they are. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.mp3tag.de/uploads/default/original/2X/c/ce7035d426cb755a7916793326d23b465222a407.png) [@system](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-problem-with-certain-jpg-types/49803/10 "2026-02-09T12:28:45Z")