- Extension
- .bw
- .jnx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Garmin
- 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.
- JNX is a raster image file format used by Garmin devices. It stores satellite map images seen through a BirdsEye subscription. This satellite maps are divided into smaller tiles for faster loading when displaying them. Hence, the name tile format.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/x-jnx
