- Extension
- .bw
- .scx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- RIX SoftWorks, Inc.
- 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 SCX file format is associated with ColoRIX, an early raster image editing program developed for use on IBM PC compatible computers. SCX files contain bitmap images created, edited, or saved within the ColoRIX software. This format was primarily used during the late 1980s and early 1990s and supported by the DOS operating system. SCX files represent digital artwork or graphics, including support for multiple colors, typical of the software's capabilities during that era.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/x-scx
