- Extension
- .bw
- .pxa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Pegs'n Co
- 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 PXA file type is primarily associated with Pegs, a digital image format. PXA files are used to store images created or edited within the Pegs software, which is often used for digital art and animation projects. These files contain both the image data and any additional metadata, such as layer information, that is relevant to the project. PXA files are specific to the Pegs software environment, making them less universally accessible without the proper application.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/vnd.picsel
