MIPAMS JUMBF: A framework for efficient development of extended JPEG image and metadata applications
Nikolaos Fotos, Jaime Delgado · IEEE Multimedia · 2026
JPEG Universal Metadata Box Format (JUMBF) provides a carrier format for embedding arbitrary data in image file formats and beyond. Through its extensibility and native referencing scheme, it enables the construction of rich data models to accommodate emerging use cases and applications. The proposed implementation framework enables JUMBF adoption in end applications as well as the extension of the standardized data model to cover complex requirements. Through standardized applications built on top of JUMBF, this work demonstrates the modularity and extensibility of the JUMBF data model. It further highlights the practical impact of the developed software by showcasing real-world applications and introducing a comprehensive conformance suite for JUMBF implementers. Endorsed by the JPEG Standardization Committee as a reference software, this library represents the first complete reference implementation of the JPEG Systems suite of standards.