deJPEG

Although a file type is dictated by its extension and usually serve a single purpose, multiple types of content can be embedded into almost any kind of file. As such, deJPEG comes as a lightweight tool with which to extract pictures from documents, executables, and any other kind of file by reading appropriate signatures.

The application doesn’t even need to be installed in order to function, which means it’s good to go from the moment download is done. This also means it can be stored on a USB flash drive in case you always need to have it at hand. Don’t worry about the health status of the target PC, because registry entries are not affected in the process.

All it has to offer is found in a compact, clean, intuitive interface which lets individuals of all levels of experience quickly get the hang of things. Unfortunately, dropping a file over the main window has no effect, so you need to rely on the browse dialog to pick the target file. Only one item is supported per operation.

The target file is analyzed as soon as it loads, with a progress slider displaying the status of the operation. When done, the results field fills up to indicate the total number of JPG files successfully extracted. Note that pictures are all delivered in the source folder of the target file.

You’re free to load any kind of file, but for the operation to generate results one or more JPG files need to already be embedded. This can simply mean a picture inside a slideshow or text document. These are identified by their signatures, and the original file is left intact.

To sum it up, deJPEG is a handy tool to have around for flawless, quick extraction of JPG pictures from all kinds of files. It comes in a lightweight package which doesn’t even require installation, while the whole operation requires little time and effort from start to end.