- Extension
- .gih
- .pc2
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Batteries Included
- 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 PC2 file type is associated with Degas & Degas Elite, graphics editing programs that were popular on the Atari ST computers during the 1980s. These files contain image data created and saved using the Degas software, which was renowned for its versatility in creating detailed digital art and animations. PC2 files specifically store pictures in a compressed format, allowing artists to manage and store their creations more efficiently without significant loss of detail. Despite the age of the software, PC2 files can still be of interest to retro computing enthusiasts and digital art historians exploring the development of early computer graphics.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- image/x-pc2
