jpegtran.exe: which program is it?
jpegtran.exe is a program file that 4 Windows programs install, the best known being jpegtran. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| jpegtran | Independent JPEG Group | 10 | — |
 libjpeg-turbo SDK for GCC | libjpeg-turbo | 3.2.0 | — |
 libjpeg-turbo SDK for Visual C++ | libjpeg-turbo | 3.2.0 | — |
| mozjpeg | — | 4.1.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is jpegtran.exe safe?
jpegtran.exe is a normal part of jpegtran when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is jpegtran.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove jpegtran.exe?
Uninstall jpegtran through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes jpegtran.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.