- Extension
- .bw
- .thm
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Adobe Systems
- 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.
- THM files are video thumbnail files that contain a small image or "thumbnail" of a video file. They are usually generated automatically by media players or video transcoding software and are used to provide a preview of the video.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rgb
- image/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.jpg
