What is the difference between .fax and .avs?
- Name
- Group 3 FAX
- AVS X Image
- Extension
- .fax
- .avs
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Fax
- Raster Image
- Developer
- ITU-T
- Stardent
- Description
- This format is used to compress TIFF images when sending them via fax machines. This format helps reduce the data transmission time. Group 3 eliminates redundant data during compression in order to reduce file size. The standard 10:1 compression ratio may be increased to the user's preferences, but it can lead to a significant loss of image quality.
- AVS (Application Visualization System) file is a graphics file for Stardent AVS X image visualization. It is currently available on several platforms but it was originally developed only by the Stardent computer.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.fax
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.avs