- Extension
- .bw
- .bld
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Steinberg
- 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.
- The bld file type is associated with MegaPaint, a bitmap graphics editor that was popular on Atari ST computers during the late 1980s and early 1990s. BLD files contain graphic data created and saved within the MegaPaint application. These files are used to store images, including the layout, colors, and other graphical information handled by the software. Given their specific association with MegaPaint, BLD files are primarily opened or edited with compatible software or emulators that can interpret the format.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/x-bld
