- Extension
- .bw
- .acorn
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- David Ellis
- Description
- The bw file type is associated with Silicon Graphics RGB, a bitmap image format developed by Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI). It is specifically designed for grayscale images, utilizing a single channel to represent varying shades of black and white. The format is known for its use in graphics and visualization applications, especially in environments where Silicon Graphics workstations were prevalent. BW files are capable of storing high-quality images with efficient compression, making them suitable for both professional graphics work and scientific visualization.
- Acorn Sprite is a type of computer file used by the Acorn computer system. It is a bitmap image format used to store graphical sprites and other graphical elements. Acorn Sprite files are usually stored in a compressed format, which allows them to be quickly accessed and used in game development.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
