- Extension
- .gih
- .lbm
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Electronic Arts
- 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 LBM file format, associated with Deluxe Paint by Electronic Arts, is a raster image file type primarily used in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It stores bitmap graphics and supports a palette of 256 colors, making it suitable for detailed and colorful 2D images. LBM files are structured with a header, bitmap data, and an optional palette section, facilitating the representation of digital art and graphics in a compact form. This format was popular among video game developers and digital artists during the era of Amiga computers.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- image/x-ilbm
