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Convert bw to gif

  1. Download and install the latest version of Filestar.

  2. Right click on one or more Bw file(s) on your desktop and select Convert with Filestar.

  3. Type convert to gif in the search box.

  4. Press Convert.

What is the difference between .bw and .gif?

Name
Silicon Graphics RGB
Graphical Interchange Format File
Extension
.bw
.gif
Format
Binary
Binary
Category
Raster Image
Raster Image
Developer
Silicon Graphics, Inc.
CompuServe
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.
A GIF file is an image file often used for web graphics. It may contain up to 256 indexed colors with a color palette that may be a predefined set of colors or may be adapted to the colors in the image. GIF files are saved in a lossless format, meaning the clarity of the image is not compromised with GIF compression.
MIME Type
image/x-rgb
image/gif
Sample
sample.gif
Wikipedia
.bw on Wikipedia
.gif on Wikipedia

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