- Extension
- .fax
- .pcl
- Format
- Binary
- Text
- Category
- Fax
- Document
- Developer
- ITU-T
- Hewlett Packard
- 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.
- PCL stands for Printer Command Language which is a Page Description Language introduced by Hewlett Packard (HP).
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.fax
- application/vnd.hp-PCL
