- Extension
- .gih
- .mgr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Bell Labs
- 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 MGR bitmap file type is associated with the MGR windowing system, which is one of the early graphical user interfaces primarily used on Unix systems. These files contain bitmap images, which are digital images composed of pixels arranged in a grid. MGR bitmap files are used for storing and displaying simple graphics, icons, and interface components within the MGR environment. Despite its historical significance, the MGR windowing system and its bitmap file format are now considered obsolete and are rarely used in modern applications.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- image/x-mgr
