- Extension
- .icns
- .prf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Apple
- Ken Silverman
- Description
- It is an icon image file used to show application icons in the macOS Finder and macOS dock. It contains one or several .PNG images and it supports 1bit and 8-bit alpha channels.
- The Polychrome Recursive Format (PRF) is a specialized file format used primarily in the context of advanced image processing and computer graphics. It is designed to efficiently store and manipulate images with high color depth, supporting a wide range of colors and gradients. The "recursive" aspect of the format refers to its ability to apply iterative processes for image compression and decompression, allowing for high-quality images at lower file sizes. PRF files are utilized in applications where precise color representation and image fidelity are critical, such as digital art, professional photography, and scientific visualization.
- MIME Type
- image/x-icns
- image/prf
