- Extension
- .gih
- .pmg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Micrografx
- 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 PMG file format is associated with Paint Magic, a now-obsolete graphics software that was used for creating and editing bitmap images. This format was specifically designed to store digital artwork and graphic designs made within the Paint Magic program. PMG files contain image data that can include various elements such as layers, color palettes, and graphic effects unique to the Paint Magic software. Given the obsolescence of Paint Magic, PMG files are rarely encountered today and may require specific legacy software or conversion tools to be viewed or edited.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- application/x-paintmagic
