- Extension
- .bw
- .odd
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- OpenOffice.org
- 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.
- OpenDocument Drawing (ODD) is a file format for storing vector-based graphics and drawings. It is part of the OpenDocument format, a standardized format for office documents, and it is used for creating and storing drawings and illustrations. ODD files can be opened and edited using office software suites that support the OpenDocument format, such as LibreOffice and OpenOffice. They store graphics and drawing data in a standardized, XML-based format, and they can be used for exchanging graphics and drawings between different applications.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.graphics
