WordPress: “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons” when trying to upload standard image files

Does anyone know of any workaround for this? I’m trying to upload .jpg and .png files, both file types allowed in standard WordPress settings, but I get the above error. The workarounds I’ve googled so far don’t work as WordPress no longer sees the files i’m uploading as images. These are the plugin: Disable Real … Read more

Can jpg images support animation?

No, the JPEG file format has no inherent support for animation. The image you linked is actually an animated GIF disguised with a jpg file extension. (The browser apparently ignores even the MIME type and looks at the file header bytes in such cases.)

Can jpg images support animation?

No, the JPEG file format has no inherent support for animation. The image you linked is actually an animated GIF disguised with a jpg file extension. (The browser apparently ignores even the MIME type and looks at the file header bytes in such cases.)

JPG vs. JPEG image formats

JPG and JPEG stand both for an image format proposed and supported by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. The two terms have the same meaning and are interchangeable. To read on, check out Difference between JPG and JPEG. The reason for the different file extensions dates back to the early versions of Windows. The original … Read more