- Extension
- .bw
- .pxs
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- PegsEurope
- 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 PXS file format is associated with Pegs, a type of digital drawing and animation software primarily used for creating pixel art and animations. It serves as the project file format for the Pegs software, encapsulating all the information and resources such as layers, colors, and animation frames that are part of a user's project. Users can save their work in this format to preserve their progress and facilitate the sharing of projects with others. The PXS format enables artists to reopen their projects in Pegs for further editing, revisions, or to export their creations into various image or animation formats.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- application/vnd.ctc-posml
