- Extension
- .bw
- .ps3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Adobe Systems
- 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.
- Level III PostScript Files (PS3) are a type of vector image file format used to store and transfer PostScript language documents. These files are an advanced version of Level II PostScript files and contain text and graphical elements. They can be opened in various vector and graphical editors.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/postscript
