What is the difference between .hpgl and .viff?
- Extension
- .hpgl
- .viff
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Vector Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Hewlett-Packard
- AccuSoft Pegasus
- Description
- The HPGL file format, standing for HP Graphics Language Plotter File, is a specialized file type developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is primarily used for controlling plotter devices, which are printers that draw images with lines instead of dots, making them ideal for engineering and architectural drawings. HPGL files contain a series of two-letter instruction codes followed by parameters that direct the plotter's drawing operations, such as moving to a point, drawing a line, or selecting a pen.
- The Visualization Image File Format (VIFF) is a specialized file format designed for storing image data. It is primarily used in scientific and technical applications where complex visualization of multi-dimensional data is required. VIFF files can store various types of data including grayscale, color, and multi-spectral images, making them suitable for tasks such as image processing, medical imaging, and remote sensing. This format supports a range of metadata, allowing for the inclusion of information about the image data, such as dimensions and color.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.hp-hpgl
- image/x-viff
- Sample
- sample.hpgl
- sample.viff
- Wikipedia
- .hpgl on Wikipedia