- Extension
- .bw
- .sc2
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Konami
- 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 SC2 file type is associated with the MSX 2, an early home computer system released in the 1980s. SC2 files specifically represent screen files used for graphics and images on the MSX 2 platform. These files contain pixel data for displaying images or graphics within the MSX 2's screen mode 2, which offers a specific resolution and color palette. They were commonly used in the development of video games, applications, and other multimedia content for the MSX 2 system.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/x-msx2-sc2
