JPEG XL Image Extension is Microsoft's own free Store package for Windows 11 24H2 and newer, adding .jxl thumbnails to File Explorer and making the format readable in Photos, Paint and any imaging app that uses WIC.

JPEG XL Image Extension screenshots

JPEG XL Image Extension interface, screenshot 1

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How to Download JPEG XL Image Extension

1 Click the DOWNLOAD button for your preferred link (US/EU Main or Mirror). When prompted by your browser, choose "Save" and select a destination folder.
2 We recommend using the mirror links (EU MIRROR / US MIRROR) first - they tend to be faster and more reliable than external sources.
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