Conversion Formats
Explore Formats
Browse hundreds of file formats, compare details, and discover compatible conversions in seconds. Whether you’re working with documents, images, audio, video, or archives, FileChemist makes it simple and fast to find what you need.
Note:
If your conversion doesn’t produce the results you expected, please contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help.
File Formats
105 formats shown
Hasselblad CFV/H3D39II
Image
Read
No Write
This format is used for storing photos taken with Swedish Hasselblad cameras. It has a RAW image file structure. It is saved without applying automatic corrections. Photographers can edit the 3FR photos by changing the white balance, color correction, and other parameters without sacrificing image quality.
Sony Alpha Raw Image Format
Image
Read
No Write
This is a format that is used to store RAW photos on Sony digital cameras without the use of compression. It contains the complete set of information that was captured by the camera's sensors through the lens when shooting with minimum adjustments. The opportunities for post-editing depend on the camera model and lens. ARW files can be created and edited in the ArtStudio Image software.
AV1 Image File Format
Image
Read
Write
AVIF is the youngest, but most efficient and advanced codec for image compression. AVIF file size is 10 times smaller than JPEG with the same image quality. AVIF supports not only Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) images but also High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG). It can store both image items and image sequences. AVIF is a HEIF conformant format. Netflix has published the first AVIF image in 2018, but still only a few software support it.
Bitmap Image File
Image
Read
Write
BMP is format for storing bitmap images. In this format, you can only save bitmaps monolayer. For each pixel in different files may come different number of bits. The latest versions of the BMP has the ability to control color. In particular, you can specify the endpoints perform gamma correction and embed color profiles ICC.
Canon Digital Camera Raw Image Format
Image
Read
No Write
The format has a TIFF-image structure. It is generated by Canon cameras. The CR2 photo is stored in an uncompressed form and allows you to edit such settings as white balance, exposure, and other settings for photos that were already taken. It is the successor format to CRW, which was used in previous generation Canon SLR cameras.
Canon Digital Camera Raw Image Format
Image
Read
No Write
A legacy format with RAW structure for storing photos taken with Canon cameras. It contains graphical information about data that was obtained through the lens without the use of hardware or software correction and compression. It contains metadata that identify shooting conditions and camera settings.
Cursor File
Image
Read
Write
CUR is a file – the image of the cursor, sometimes animated, which is used for the mouse pointer in Windows. This may be an arrow (for general use), rotating hourglass (wait), or the symbol I (editing). Users can change or edit the standard cursors. To view and edit files .CUR suitable programs such as Inkscape, Corel VideoStudio.
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine image)
Image
Read
No Write
This is an international format that was developed for the purpose of storing images of the body taken with medical imaging equipment. It includes magnetic resonance and computer tomography images, ultrasound images and fluoroscopy, as well as images taken with other medical imaging equipment. DCM also stores patient information in the metadata, which form part of a single file.
Kodak Digital Camera Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
The format is designed for Kodak cameras to store uncompressed RAW images in their original form without auto color and white balance correction. The file has a TIFF-structure that allows you to edit the color temperature and exposure of the finished image without losing information and quality, which is something that cannot be done with JPEG format images.
Microsoft DirectDraw Surface
Image
Read
Write
This is the format that is used in the OpenGL and Microsoft DirectX development environment. It is used to store bitmap images of user interface environments and textures. It allows you to store information in compressed and uncompressed forms. It is used for texturing game models and storing entire textural arrays to create games and 3D-software applications. DDS is used to develop the latest-generation video game consoles. It makes it possible to compress texture blocks 'on the fly', which increases performance when you run the application.
Digital Negative
Image
Read
No Write
This format contains uncompressed RAW images, and it is used to create photos for archival storage. It has a TIFF structure and is distributed with open source. DNG is also used for the intermediate storage of digital images. It is supported by most camera manufacturers. It was developed by Adobe. It can be used to store multiple images, one of which is used for previews.
Epson RAW Format
Image
Read
No Write
This format was created to store images in RAW format that were created using Epson digital cameras. The image is stored in an uncompressed form, and it can be directly printed on Epson printers. This format can be edited using the Epson PhotoRAW software or using plug-ins in other image editors.
High Dynamic-range (HDR)
Image
Read
Write
This bitmap image format was created for storing images taken in HDR mode, which provides a high dynamic contrast ratio. It may have either a 32- or 16-bit pixel structure. It is used for high-quality graphics with rich bitmap images, with or without lossy compression.
Group 3 FAX
Image
Read
Write
This format is used to compress TIFF images when sending them via fax machines. This format helps reduce the data transmission time. Group 3 eliminates redundant data during compression in order to reduce file size. The standard 10:1 compression ratio may be increased to the user's preferences, but it can lead to a significant loss of image quality.
Flexible Image Transport System
Image
Read
Write
This is a format for editing, storing, and transmitting images with metadata for scientific purposes. The main application is astronomy. The main emphasis is on the metadata, which contain information about spatial and photometric calibrations. FTS is often used for storing data without including the actual associated images. It supports the storage of databases, matrices, etc.
Group 3 FAX
Image
Read
Write
The G3 format is used to compress image files in TIFF format when sending faxes. The compression algorithm allows for the use of a standard 10-times compression, which can be increased. It is used to remove excess image data, which makes it possible to reduce the size of the image and speed up delivery.
Group 4 FAX
Image
Read
Write
G4 is a method to compress black and white images without losing quality. It is used for fax machines and as a one of the compression types for the TIFF format. G4 treats a picture as black dots and lines on a white page (less file size will be achieved if there are less black dots and lines).
Graphics Interchange Format
Image
Read
Write
GIF is a format for the exchange of images. It is a popular format graphics. Capable of storing compressed data without loss of quality in the format of not more than 256 colors. GIF format was developed in 1987 (GIF87a) by company CompuServe for transferring raster images over networks. In 1989, the format has been modified (GIF89a), have been added support transparency and animation.
Graphviz
Image
Read
No Write
GV is a default output format for DOT language in the Graphviz Graph Visualization Software. It is used to represent graphs in a form understandable to humans and programs. GV was developed to replace the DOT extension to avoid confusion as it is also used in Microsoft Word before 2007.
Radiance RGBE image format
Image
Read
Write
This format is used for storing bitmap images with improved levels of color and brightness performance. It combines exposures to record darker tones in the shadows or detail in the lighter areas of a given photo. HDR is able to combine multiple images with different levels of light distribution. It is used to create rich images.
High Efficiency Image Container
Image
Read
Write
HEIC is a file extension that Apple uses for the HEIF image format, which are usually coded by HEVC codec (High Efficiency Video Compression). This format is great for Live Photos because it can contain an image sequence. The best part about it is that you can store twice as many pictures in the HEIC format as in JPEG in the same size and quality because it uses the next-generation file compression.
High Efficiency Image File
Image
Read
Write
HEIF is a container that can be a single image or a sequence of images which makes it ideal for Apple's Live Photos. It is based on HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding). The format is more convenient than the old JPEG mostly because it is twice smaller despite the fact that is has excellent quality. Therefore you can storage more images on your Apple device which is great. HEIF was developed in 2013 by MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) but has become popular only when Apple decided to replace JPEG with it in 2017. However, not so many programs are able to open it which is why you might need to convert it to another format.
Slow Scan TeleVision
Image
Read
Write
This is the display format associated with the broadcast of slow-scan television. This legacy format was used to transmit a static image given limited bandwidth through the use of specialized software.
Icon
Image
Read
Write
ICO is a file of this format usually contains a small image icons of different resolutions (16×16, 32×32, 64×64 pixels) and various color depths (16 colors, 32, 64, 128, 256, 16-bit, and so on). Used to display files and folders in the graphical user interface (GUI) operating systems. This format can be opened with the help of the program ACDSee.
Phase One Raw Image
Image
Read
No Write
IIQ is a RAW file format used for photos took on cameras manufactured by the Danish company Phase One. A file with the IIQ extension contains an image without changes that are usually made by default when shooting in other compressed formats. IIQ data must be processed by specialized graphic software.
IPL Image Sequence
Image
Read
Write
Storage format for images that can be used as graphic textures in 3D applications or computer games. It is also used in the CorelDRAW software as a Pantone Spot reference palette element for the purpose of applying colors to editable elements.
Image JBIG 1-bit Raster
Image
Read
Write
JBG is a lossless format used to store both black and white, and color images. It was developed by JBIG (Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group) for compressing pictures to send by fax but can also be used quite effectively on other images. Moreover, it offers better compression than the earlier G3 and G4 standards.
Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group
Image
Read
Write
JBIG is a standard for lossless compression of image formats. Despite the fact that it was initially developed for fax machines, it can be easily used for other types of images. Files saved in the JBIG format are smaller in comparison with the other industry standard formats like G3 or G4.
JPEG File Interchange Image
Image
Read
Write
JFI is a raster image file format. It was developed by JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) and are used to exchange the JPEG encoded data between applications and computer platforms. JFI is usually used to store bitmap graphics with full pallette.
JPEG File Interchange Format
Image
Read
Write
JFIF is a graphical data format that enables the exchange of compressed JPEG files between computers. The main feature of the format is the use of a marker to indicate parameters that are not used in the JPEG standard, namely, pixel geometry, pixel size and some other parameters.
JPEG Interchange Format
Image
Read
Write
JIF is a lossy format used for digital photography that was developed by JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). Despite the fact that It is not limited to a certain number of colors and is based on a 24-bit color palette, part of the information is lost during compression.
Garmin Tile Format
Image
Read
No Write
JNX is used by Garmin devices for storing files to display satellite maps available through a BirdsEye subscription. JNX is the so-called tile format which means that a large raster image of the map is divided into smaller rectangular pieces for faster display by the navigator.
JPEG 2000
Image
Read
Write
JP2 is a bitmap image format JPEG 2000. This can be a picture, an image from a surveillance camera, digital fax and other. In JPEG 2000 to compress the file using the technology of wavelet transform. This allows for a smoother and sharper image and the file size compared to JPEG for the same quality is lower.
JPE Image
Image
Read
Write
JPE is an extension used as an optional alternative for JPEG images. It is usually used by digital cameras. For example, some Sony cameras are able to save a high quality JPG image along with the low-res copy in JPE for sending via email.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Image
Read
Write
JPEG is one of the most popular graphic formats used for storing still images and similar images. JPEG algorithm is capable of compressing the image as lossy and lossless. The most widely used JPEG received in digital photography and picture archiving and communication via the Internet. JPEG compression is not suitable for drawings, text and iconic graphics.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Image
Read
Write
JPG extension was assigned to the image files. Many photos and web graphics are saved in JPG. In order to compress many bitmaps are saved in .jpg, that makes it easier to transfer and download these files on the Internet. JPG format based on the 24-bit color palette, the higher the level of compression applied to create the file JPG, the greater the decompression effect on image quality.
Stereo JPEG Image
Image
Read
Write
JPS is a format used to create a 3D effect out of a 2D pictures. Such files usually contain two images with different perspective appropriate for each eye and they are stored side-by-side.
Kodak Digital Camera Raw Image Format
Image
Read
No Write
Format for photos taken with a Kodak camera. It contains an array of electronic image data that was recorded from the camera's photosensitive elements. It is a RAW image, which offers considerable potential for processing photos to compensate for exposure, white balance, and other parameters without loss of image quality.
Kodak Digital Camera Raw Image Format
Image
Read
No Write
This bitmap format is used in the Kodak DC series family of cameras. It is also known under the name Kodak Photogen. KDC is a RAW photo format for the post-processing of photos that has the ability to change key image parameters while maintaining the original level of detail.
MAC Paint
Image
Read
No Write
This is a bitmap image format that was created by the MacPaint graphics program used on Apple Macintosh computers. The MAC format supported the display of only two colors, including a pattern palette. It was used by Macintosh graphics editors to store black-and-white graphics. The maximum image size was 576×720.
Colormap intensities and indices
Image
Read
Write
This format is used as the color palette format for a variety of operating system image editors. It is used to store font templates in text and graphic editors. It allows you to change color intensity and transparency levels.
Mamiya Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
The format was developed by Mamiya for use in its own cameras. It is mainly used to store photos in uncompressed form for further processing without loss of quality. It was created on the basis of the RAW-file principle. It contains a complete set of information that was obtained from the camera lens.
Multiple-image Network Graphics
Image
Read
Write
This format is used for storing several types of bitmaps, including animations. MNG allows you to store lossy and lossless images with compression. This format provides you with more options than GIF for saving animated files while keeping the original image size.
Sony (Minolta) Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
In this format, you can save images that are shot on Sony (Minolta) cameras and some digital SLR cameras. MRW images are stored in uncompressed RAW form, and they contain more detail than compressed images. This format allows you to edit the white balance, exposure, brightness, and other elements losslessly.
MTV Raytracing image format
Image
Read
Write
This file format is used to transmit image data. It contains a set of images that can be linked to form an animation. It is used to store non-compressed bitmap images in 24-bit color created using MTV ray tracer.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
This is a format that is used for RAW images on Nikon cameras. It contains metadata about the lenses that were used to take the photo, capture settings, and other conditions. It provides a record of the data array obtained by the camera sensors through the lens. It allows you to edit the sharpness, colors, and tones with no loss to the content or quality of the image, which is something that cannot be done with compressed images. It supports 12- and 14-bit images.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
This format is used to create images without compression on Nikon Coolpix cameras. The created RAW files contain electronic data from the camera sensor. It is able to save more data compared with compressed photos. With NRW files you can set the exposure, white balance and other settings while preserving all the details in the image.
Olympus Digital Camera Raw Image File
Image
Read
No Write
This format is used by Olympus cameras to create RAW images. These files record data from the camera matrix that are used to generate the image. It contains raw data about contrast, saturation, color temperature, as well as metadata. The exposure and white balance can be changed in an ORF image while maintaining the level of detail and quality of the photo.
On-the-air bitmap
Image
Read
Write
This format was created by Nokia for use in its proprietary phones. A bitmap image was used to transfer image files between devices over a wireless connection. It was mainly used when exchanging multimedia text messages that support inserting pictures.
16bit/pixel interleaved YUV
Image
Read
Write
This is an image format that can be transmitted over analog broadcasting channels. It has a 16-bit structure, and it is transmitted using a three-component YUV color model. One component is responsible for brightness, and the remaining two account for differences in color.
Palm pixmap
Image
Read
Write
This format is used for storing bitmap images. It supports many different file types and compression algorithms. One Palm bitmap file can contain multiple versions of the same images with different colors. These files are used on PALM devices.
Common 2-dimensional bitmap format
Image
Read
Write
It is used as a common format for bitmaps in operating systems environments based on the UNIX kernel. It is designed for use in many types of graphics. It can be used for all kinds of data with two-dimensional arrays. It covers the RGB-space and transparency levels.
Portable Bitmap
Image
Read
Write
PBM is a Portable image in black and white. Can be opened with programs: Adobe Photoshop CS, ACD Systems Canvas 15, ACD Systems ACDSee 17, Newera Graphics Converter Pro, Corel PaintShop Pro X6. File contains 1 bit per pixel. PBM is a kind of file format PPM. And can be readable or binary.
Photo CD
Image
Read
Write
This format was developed by Kodak in order to store images on optical or other media. It is used as a format for archiving scanned documents on Kodak devices. It encodes images in 24-bit color and supports resolutions of up to 6144×4096 pixels.
Apple Macintosh QuickDraw/PICT
Image
Read
Write
This format was developed by Apple for storing vector and bitmap images with metadata. It was the main format for the QuickDraw graphics software. PCT supports 32-bit and 24-bit images. At the moment, the format is obsolete and has been superseded by more functional solutions.
Personal Computer Exchange
Image
Read
Write
PCX is standard presentation graphics developed by ZSoft Korporation. Used graphics program ZSoft PC Paintbrush for MS-DOS, word processing and desktop publishing applications, such as Microsoft Word and Ventura Publisher. Not as popular analog BMP, although supported by specific graphics editors such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, GIMP and others.
Pentax Electronic File
Image
Read
No Write
This format is used to create RAW photos on Pentax cameras. It stores the full set of data obtained by the camera's sensors during a shoot. It allows you to fine-tune lighting, shadow, and exposure parameters while retaining all the details and the original quality of the photo.
Portable float format
Image
Read
Write
This is a graphic file format that supports HDR. It is used for exchanging graphics data between applications. It is also used for development in the Netpbm suite of graphics editors. A PBM image has either a per-pixel RGB structure or instructions for representing grayscale tones.
Portable Graymap
Image
Read
Write
PGM is a storage format for grayscale images. Files in this format can be opened using software: ACDSee Photo Manager 14, ACD Systems Canvas 15, Corel PaintShop Pro X4. This type of file can be edited with a text editor. PGM files can be in two versions: P2 / P5. P2 are readable, P5 – to binary formats.
JPEG-2000 VM Format
Image
Read
Write
This is an image file format that is stored without the use of compression algorithms. It is used in the JPEG 2000 standard. This format is capable of storing only one single component, so it is limited to displaying grayscale tones. If you combine multiple PGX files, then you can make a color image.
Personal Icon
Image
Read
Write
This format is used to store small personal icons. It is used in website development to create favicons that are displayed in the address bar of the web browser as well as in satellite TV for identifying broadcast channels. It is very similar in structure to a GIF format image.
Apple Macintosh QuickDraw/PICT
Image
Read
Write
This format was used to store bitmap and vector images natively on Macintosh computers. It was used for laying out and sharing images between programs. It used JPEG compression algorithms and RLE encoding. Today, the PICT format is used in the Windows environment with the PCT extension.
Alias/Wavefront RLE image format
Image
Read
No Write
An image format that is used for storing bitmaps. It was designed for use in the Alias PIX graphics processing program. The file structure begins with a header followed by a packet with encoded pixels. It used in the PowerAnimator and Alias 3D software to work with three-dimensional models.
Plasma fractal image
Image
Read
No Write
This is a bitmap image format that is built into the ImageMagick software library. It is used in customizable templates that support the ability to change gradients. These templates produce unique images with vivid and rich transitions when applied to images.
Portable Network Graphic
Image
Read
Write
PNG is a raster graphic data storage format that uses lossless compression algorithm to Deflate. PNG was created as a free format to replace GIF. PNG supports three main types of raster images: grayscale image, a color indexed image and the color image. PNG format stores graphical information in a compressed form.
Portable anymap
Image
Read
Write
A bitmap image in the Portable Any Map format that was originally developed for processing and storing several types of monochrome and color images without compression as well as grayscale images. Bitmap graphics data in a PNM file are stored using ASCII or binary structure.
Portable Pixmap
Image
Read
Write
PPM is a simple format for storing images portable pixmap: color (PPM), grayscale (PGM) and black and white (PBM). These formats can provide an intermediate representation of the data when converting raster image files listed three types between different platforms. PPM format was developed by Jeff Poskanzerom.
Adobe Photoshop bitmap
Image
Read
Write
This format is used for storing bitmap images in an Adobe Photoshop project file. It is stored in uncompressed form, and it includes color spaces, layers with masks, two-color settings, layer structures and other data that allow bitmap photos to be finely edited.
Seattle Film Works
Image
Read
No Write
A color bitmap image format produced by the PhotoWorks software, which is intended to be used for the distribution of graphic information. It is used for displaying information on the Internet. It is similar in structure to a JPEG file and can be converted without loss of quality. It is also used to store multiple SFW images.
Fuji CCD-RAW Graphic File
Image
Read
No Write
Format for storing images without compression that was created for use on Fuji cameras. It comprises a set of data received from camera sensors in the form of RAW files. In contrast to compressed images, RAF provides the ability to edit the levels of sharpness, white balance and exposure. It can carry a copy of the photo in JPG format in the same file.
SUN Rasterfile
Image
Read
Write
This format is used to display bitmap images in the SunOS operating system. It uses the RLE compression algorithm and supports between 1 and 32 bits per pixel. It can be created in the Unix environment, and it is used for certain types of research projects. It is primarily used on Sun Microsystems computers.
Raw red, green, and blue samples
Image
Read
Write
This is a color model display format that uses the three primary colors (blue, red and green) to create an image. Each color can have up to 255 gradations, allowing for color depths of up to 48 bits. RGB supports the display of 16,777,216 colors.
Raw red, green, blue, and alpha samples
Image
Read
Write
This format has the same color structure as RGB, but it includes an alpha channel that is used to display various levels of transparency. The transparency value is set from 0 to 1, where 1 corresponds to opacity. It is described using the CSS3 programming language.
Raw red, green, blue, and opacity samples
Image
Read
Write
Format for representing colors in the three primary colors (red, green and blue), each of which has 255 gradations. In contrast to the standard RGB, it allows you to change the transparency of the entire image using the opacity parameter. It is less flexible in terms of transparency settings than RGBA.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robot Graphic Format
Image
Read
Write
RGF is an image file format used by LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3. The software supports 15 languages and works on many devices including iOS and Android tablets, Mac and Windows computers. It allows you to create and program LEGO robots.
Alias/Wavefront image
Image
Read
No Write
This image file format is used in the Wavefront Advanced Visualize animation software suite. RLA can store several types of information: images with a multichannel visualization, 3D graphics elements, and time-lapse videos. It is used to exchange image information with other applications.
Utah Run length encoded image
Image
Read
No Write
This is a format that applies an 8-bit encoding to images for the purpose of compression and transportation. The format was originally developed for the Utah Raster Toolkit software package for managing bitmaps. The compression algorithm provides a replacement for repeating strings of bytes into pairs, which significantly reduces the file size.
Panasonic Lumix Raw Image
Image
Read
No Write
RW2 is a RAW image format used by such Panasonic cameras as LX5 and LX7. Although, photos stored in the format cannot be printed right away, they are perfect for professional photographers because they are stored without pre-processing, which allows customizing the image settings in a video editor according to your needs. However, not many programs can open RW2 so the best way is to convert it to a more popular image format.
Scitex HandShake
Image
Read
No Write
This is an uncompressed format for storing bitmaps in grayscale or in the RGB or CMYK color systems. It can be created in Adobe Photoshop or on Scitex workstations using scanners for the high-quality processing and preparation of high quality images for printing.
Seattle Film Works
Image
Read
No Write
Format for bitmap images that were created in the Seattle FilmWorks video editor, which is no longer being actively developed. It was also used to create slideshows. The format has a MGI PhotoSuite file structure that supports bitmap images. SFW files can be converted into JPG images.
Irix RGB image
Image
Read
Write
A bitmap that is stored in compressed form using the RLE algorithm. SGI chromaticity ranges from 8 to 32 bits/pixel. The format is designed for use on Silicon Graphics workstations. It is also known as Irix RGB or IRIS.
DEC SIXEL Graphics Format
Image
Read
Write
SIX is an alternative extension of the SIXEL bitmap graphics format. It was developed for terminals and printers by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). SIX actually means six pixels of which an image stored in the format consists. If you have a SIX file you want to view but you do not have an access to a DEC terminal, you need to convert it to a more popular format.
DEC SIXEL Graphics Format
Image
Read
Write
SIXEL is a bitmap graphics format developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) to use on printers and terminals. Such image consists of six pixels high and one pixel wide represented as an escaped sequence. If you want to open a SIXEL file but do not have a DEC terminal, the only way is to convert it to another more common format.
Sony Raw Format 2
Image
Read
No Write
This digital photo format was created by Sony. It is stored with a RAW-file structure. It contains a wider range of data than a compressed photo. It records the maximum amount of information obtained from the camera's optics and sensors. This gives the photographer more freedom to process and edit photos without loss of detail and image quality.
Sony Raw Format
Image
Read
No Write
Uncompressed format for storing images taken on Sony cameras. It writes an electronic sequence of data obtained from the camera's sensors. This format supports the deep editing of captured photos, allowing you to change the exposure and color temperature without loss of quality and visual image information.
SUN Rasterfile
Image
Read
Write
This is a bitmap image format that is used on Sun Microsystems workstations running the Sun Unix operating system. It is used for some types of research. This format does not support transparency settings. It supports full-color and grayscale images.
Truevision TGA (Targa) Image
Image
Read
Write
TGA is a raster graphic format. It was originally created by Truevision Inc. for graphics cards has its own production in 1984, but later became popular on a variety of platforms, especially in the field of video editing, animation. Format supports color depths 1-32 bits per pixel. There is support for alpha channels, compression RLE.
Tagged Image File Format
Image
Read
Write
TIFF is a format for storing raster graphics. It is used for scanning and OCR text, faxing, printing industry, is widely supported by a variety of graphics applications. The format was developed by Aldus Corporation in collaboration with Microsoft for use with PostScript. Who is copyright to it owns Adobe Systems. The format used to store images with great depth of color.
PSX TIM
Image
Read
No Write
This is an image file format that is used on PlayStation game consoles. It supports 4-, 8-, 16-, 24-, and 32-bit color. It is used in game software development and supports standard RGBA with transparency levels. GTA is the most well-known game series that uses TIM image files.
PlayStation 2 (PS2) TIM2
Image
Read
No Write
TM2 is an extension used to store images as textures on PlayStation 2 by Sony. If you want to open a TM2 file on a computer, you need to convert it to a suitable format.
16bit/pixel interleaved YUV
Image
Read
Write
This is a color system for displaying image and video files. The luminance component (Y) in UYVY is digitized at each point, whereas the color difference components (U, V) are digitized two times less frequently. It has a 16 bits/pixel structure, and it is used in video rendering and image editors.
Khoros Visualization image
Image
Read
Write
This is a bitmap image format used in the VisiQuest Khoros visualization software suite. VIFF can be used to store bitmaps that are made up of color zones. It can store up to 2–3 color maps, and it is used to analyze visual data in research software.
VIPS Image
Image
Read
Write
VIPS is a format used by libvips internally for calculation but it can also be used for storing images. It is simple, fast and has no size limit. However, only a few other programs are able to open such files which is why it is better to convert them to a more popular format.
Wireless Bitmap
Image
Read
Write
WBMP is a bitmaps wireless application protocol. Files with the extension .wbmp contain bitmap black and white images. In WBMP format monochrome images are in pixels. Pixels are presented in the form of units, are stored as white and pixels, represented as pairs are stored as black. WBMP images are used in a variety of mobile phones.
WebP Image Format
Image
Read
Write
This is a new format that supports lossless and loss compression quality for images on the Internet. The Google Company developed this format specifically to do work online as quickly and conveniently as possible. The main advantage is that its file size is small compared to other image formats, but similar in image quality.
Compressed Windows Meta File
Image
Read
No Write
This is a format for storing skins for the Media Player interface in Windows. The WMZ format contains Jscript code and a set of graphical elements. The Jscript determines how each element interacts with the skin. It is stored in compressed form using ZIP compression.
Word Perfect Graphics
Image
Read
No Write
This format was created in the WordPerfect word processor, which is supported by different operating systems. WPG may contain raster and vector graphics, including Encapsulated PostScript. It used for clip art files, which are often inserted into text documents.
Sigma Camera RAW Picture File
Image
Read
No Write
RAW photo format designed for Sigma cameras. It uses Foveon technology that extends the sensor's range of sensitivity, allowing you to record the maximum amount of information with each shot. It allows you to make subtle adjustments to the white balance, color, exposure, and other settings while preserving all of the details in the photo.
X Windows system bitmap (black and white)
Image
Read
Write
This is a monochrome image format with a bitmap structure. It is used to store images of icons and cursors in the X Window System graphical user interface, which is used for remote connections. The structure of an XBM file consists of simple text written in the C programming language.
Constant image uniform color
Image
Read
No Write
This file format is used as a canvas (background) in a variety of image editing software in order to set the main color of the image. It is used to fill the canvas with one solid color. It belongs to the group of 'pseudo-image' file formats. It can be used for the fill color, which is chosen from the selected area in a particular image.
GIMP image
Image
Read
No Write
This is a file format for storing projects in the GIMP image editor. It supports the storage of vector and bitmap graphics, layers, guides, selections, and channels that are saved in an XCF project in a compressed form but without loss of quality. It is the analogue of PSD for the Photoshop software.
X Windows system pixmap (color)
Image
Read
Write
This is an image file format written in textual form in the C language. It is used in the X Windows System interface for remote connections, which is designed to serve clients and servers. This format can be used to store color and monochrome images.
Khoros Visualization image
Image
Read
Write
This is an image format that is used for visualization in the Khoros software suite. It is a kind of VIFF bitmap image. The format consists of color zones. It is used for visualization purposes in software for both commercial and scientific purposes.
X Windows system window dump (color)
Image
Read
Write
This format is used to store background images in uncompressed form in the X Windows System user interface for remote server maintenance. It stores a 'dump' or screenshot of the window or background of the client program. It may include different colors depending on the capabilities of the graphics card that is used to create the XWD file.
CCIR 601 4:1:1 or 4:2:2
Image
Read
Write
This format is used to store images that have been divided into Y, U, and V color components. In this case, Y corresponds to brightness, and the variables U and V correspond to color information. This format is able to store more accurate color information than the RGB color space. The YUV Color System also allows you to store video files and save a particular sequence of images.
Page 1 of 1
