- Extension
- .gih
- .upi
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- GigaSoft
- Ulead Systems
- 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 UPI file format is associated with Ulead PhotoImpact, an image editing software developed by Ulead Systems. It serves as a project file that contains various elements of a photo editing project, including images, text, and effects. This file format allows users to save their work in progress and return to it later, maintaining the ability to edit individual elements without starting from scratch. UPI files are proprietary to the PhotoImpact software, which was widely used for digital photo editing, graphic design, and web page creation before being acquired by Corel.
- MIME Type
- image/x-gih
- application/vnd.uplanet.cacheop
