- Extension
- .fax
- .wmf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Fax
- Vector Image
- Developer
- ITU-T
- Microsoft
- 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.
- Proprietary Windows graphic format developed by Microsoft; contains a series of drawing operations, including commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles; may also contain bitmap drawing operations; used primarily for vector images, but can also include raster graphics.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.fax
- application/x-msmetafile
