- Extension
- .bw
- .pmg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Micrografx
- 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 PMG file format is associated with Paint Magic, a now-obsolete graphics software that was used for creating and editing bitmap images. This format was specifically designed to store digital artwork and graphic designs made within the Paint Magic program. PMG files contain image data that can include various elements such as layers, color palettes, and graphic effects unique to the Paint Magic software. Given the obsolescence of Paint Magic, PMG files are rarely encountered today and may require specific legacy software or conversion tools to be viewed or edited.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/x-paintmagic
