- Extension
- .bw
- .sunsr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Sun Microsystems
- 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 Sun Rasterfile (extension: .sunsr or .ras) is a raster graphics file format primarily used on Sun Microsystems computers. It was designed for storing bitmapped images, including color and grayscale images. This file format supports various depth and color models, accommodating everything from monochrome to full 24-bit true color images. It became a standard for exchanging bitmap images on SunOS systems, though its usage has declined with the advent of more versatile image formats.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/sun-raster
