- Extension
- .bw
- .hdr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- HDRsoft
- 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.
- Raster image or digital photo saved in HDRsoft's High Dynamic Range (HDR) image format; used for enhancing the color and brightness range of a digital image; can be processed to fix dark shadows or washed out areas of a picture.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/vnd.radiance
