What is the difference between .gun and .jpg?
- Name
- GunPaint File
- JPEG Image
- Extension
- .gun
- .jpg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Abyss
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Description
- The GunPaint file, with the extension .gun, is associated with the GunPaint image editing software, primarily used for pixel art and digital painting. This file type contains the project data, including layers, color palettes, and tool settings, enabling artists to save and revisit their work-in-progress. GunPaint is favored for its simplicity and effectiveness in creating detailed pixel art, making .gun files popular among game developers and digital artists focusing on retro and indie game graphics. The format supports various features tailored for pixel art creation, including pixel-perfect drawing, custom brushes, and animation frames.
- A JPG file is an image saved in a compressed image format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It is commonly used for storing digital photos and used by most digital cameras to save images. JPG files are among the most common image files along with .PNG, .TIF, and .GIF.
- MIME Type
- application/gunzip
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia