- Extension
- .gih
- .pp5
- 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 PP5 file type is associated with Micrografx Picture Publisher version 5.0, a graphic editing software that was popular in the late 1990s for its advanced image manipulation and graphic design capabilities. PP5 files contain bitmap images created or edited within the program, supporting various layers, effects, and other graphic elements specific to Picture Publisher. As a proprietary format of Micrografx Picture Publisher, PP5 files are best opened or edited with versions of Picture Publisher software, although they may also be compatible with certain other graphic editing tools that can import or convert this file type. With the acquisition of Micrografx by Corel and the eventual discontinuation of Picture Publisher, the PP5 format has become less common but may still be encountered in archives or projects requiring legacy support.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- application/vnd.micrografx.pp5
