- Extension
- .gih
- .sunsr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Sun Microsystems
- 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 Sun Rasterfile (extension: .sunsr or .ras) is a raster graphics file format primarily used on Sun Microsystems computers. It was designed for storing bitmapped images, including color and grayscale images. This file format supports various depth and color models, accommodating everything from monochrome to full 24-bit true color images. It became a standard for exchanging bitmap images on SunOS systems, though its usage has declined with the advent of more versatile image formats.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- image/sun-raster
