- Extension
- .dat
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Raster Image
- Developer
- WeChat
- Apple
- Description
- The .dat file type is associated with WeChat, a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media, and mobile payment application. WeChat Images are stored in the .dat format and typically contain photos, videos, or other media files shared within the WeChat platform.
- Based on HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), the HEIF format is an image file container with one or multiple images and is the default image format for Apple Live Photos. It replaced the JPEG format as it's smaller in size and has lossless compression ensuring high-quality photos.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/heif
