- Extension
- .bw
- .b16
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- PCO AG
- 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.
- B16 (PCO) files are binary data files used by the PCO CameraLink camera system. They contain raw image data and can be used for a variety of applications, including medical imaging, machine vision, and scientific research.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/x-b16-image
