- Extension
- .bw
- .fli
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Autodesk Animator Pro
- 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.
- FLI (BFLI) is a file format used to store animation files. It was developed by Autodesk and is commonly used for animated graphics and movies. FLI files are typically used for games, multimedia presentations, and web animation.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb