I get this message when trying to open pictures from an oldback up from a Seagate External hard drive.
'The file " .jpg" could not be opened
It maybe damaged use a file format preview doesnt recognise.
this happens a lot.the picture within the folder says "jpeg" but the name under the picture says jpg.
Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
Yo can try an app:
http://www.cisdem.com/resource/how-to-recover-corrupted-photos-on-mac.html
http://www.stellarinfo.com/mac-software/jpeg-repair-mac.php
http://picture-rescue.en.softonic.com/mac
Just be aware that some free downloads also install adware.
created with various cameras.i think it may have been caused by a corrupted/bad backup of my OS X files
Which App are you attempting to open the files with?
How were the photos created? Camera?
What is the file size and dimension shown by Get Info? Does it seem reasonable?
Corrupt jpeg, jpg..HELP!
