MPO File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format MPO (Multi Picture Object)
MIME Type image/mpo
Extension .mpo
Developed By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association)
Initial Release 2009
Based On EXIF (Exchangeable image file format)
Main Purpose Storage of multiple images in a single file
Image Support 2D and 3D images
Maximum Image Dimension Depends on specific device capabilities
Metadata Support Yes
Compression JPEG compression for individual images
Color Depth 24-bit for JPEG images
Multi-image Support Yes
Common Usage 3D photography, storage of multiple camera angles
File Size Varies, generally larger than single JPEG due to multiple images
Editing Software Support Limited compared to single-image formats
Compatibility Limited to devices and software supporting MPO
Advantages Combines multiple images into one file for easy management
Disadvantages Limited editing and viewing support; larger file size