- Extension
- .gih
- .iimg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Interleaf, Inc.
- Description
- The GIH file type is primarily associated with GigaPaint Hi-res, a specialized format used for storing high-resolution images created with the GigaPaint software. GigaPaint was an advanced graphics program popular on the Commodore Amiga computer during the late 1980s and early 1990s, designed for artists and graphic designers. The GIH format specifically caters to the storage of detailed and complex images, supporting a wide range of colors and high resolutions characteristic of the software's capabilities. These files allow for the preservation of intricate artwork and designs, making them a valuable resource for digital artists and retro computing enthusiasts.
- The iimg file format is associated with Interleaf, a document processing system that was popular for technical publishing in the late 1980s and 1990s. Interleaf files, including those with the iimg extension, were used for creating and managing complex documents that contained text, images, and graphics. These files were part of a sophisticated desktop publishing system that supported advanced layout and formatting options, making it a preferred choice for professional documentation. However, with the decline of Interleaf and the rise of other publishing software, the iimg file type has become less common.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- image/vnd.interleaf
