- Extension
- .bw
- .hbm
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Robert E. Allen
- 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 HBM file type is associated with the Commodore 64 (C64), a popular 8-bit home computer from the 1980s. Specifically, HBM files are used to store high-resolution bitmap images for the C64. These files allow for the display of detailed graphics and images on the C64's hardware, leveraging its graphical capabilities. The format is utilized by artists and programmers who create or modify graphics for C64 applications, games, or demos.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/x-hbm
