- Extension
- .face
- .jxr
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Bellcore
- Microsoft
- Description
- The face file type is associated with the Usenix FaceServer, a software tool designed for the management and distribution of digital images of faces. Originally developed for use in UNIX systems, it serves as a database for storing and retrieving facial images, often used in academic and research settings. The face file typically contains the digital image data of a person's face, along with metadata such as identification and attributes. This format is specifically tailored for applications requiring facial recognition and categorization, playing a crucial role in studies related to computer vision and human-computer interaction.
- Image stored in the JPEG XR format, which was originally developed by Microsoft for Windows Media software; supports deep color images with 48-bit RGB; used for high-resolution professional image editing; also supports lossless and lossy compression.
- MIME Type
- image/x-face
- image/vnd.ms-photo
