- Extension
- .bw
- .pcc
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- ZSoft Corporation
- 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 PCC file format is associated with ZSoft Corporation's Publisher's Paintbrush, an early and popular bitmap graphics editing program. PCC files contain image data saved in a compressed format, allowing for efficient storage and manipulation of digital images. This format was widely used in the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly in the realm of PC-based graphic design and desktop publishing. Over time, as new graphics editing software emerged, the use of PCC files has diminished, but they can still be viewed with some specialized or legacy image viewing applications.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/x-pcx
