Extra hidden JPG file?

graph101 · Jul 1, 2010

A client sent me jpg files in a thumbdrive from her mac. Each jpg contains a hidden "._filename.jpg". It is very annoying to have 2x as many files. Is there a way to not include these when I am on a mac?

I will constantly be sending CD/DISC of wedding photos to my clients and I dont want to confuse my PC user clients.

What is it for anyway?

Doug b · Jul 1, 2010

I think this has more to do with the program she used to generate her jpg files than anything I can think of that the Mac would do. When I move files on to a thumb drive or external HD, I never see anything more than the original files, so I don't really know what the story is with that.

I really think you should direct the question to your client about what they used and why there are extra files. Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about and there's a setting that would do this when transferring files in some ways.

Doug

cradom · Jul 1, 2010

The "._" files are the resource forks for the jpeg's. What gfx app is the client using?
There "should" be a way to save a flat file with no resource fork.

Edit: I found this which might be helpful: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/34317/drivecleaner
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techocfa · Sep 18, 2012

Removing jpg files

Doug b said:
I think this has more to do with the program she used to generate her jpg files than anything I can think of that the Mac would do. When I move files on to a thumb drive or external HD, I never see anything more than the original files, so I don't really know what the story is with that.

I really think you should direct the question to your client about what they used and why there are extra files. Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking about and there's a setting that would do this when transferring files in some ways.

Doug

I found the easiest way is drag one ore more jpg files into iPhoto. Then export from iPhoto as jpg's with no more hidden jpg files. Quick and easy.

Extra hidden JPG file?

graph101

Doug b

cradom

techocfa

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