- Extension
- .ico
- .tjp
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- University of California, Berkeley
- Description
- An ICO file is an image format used to store icons for Windows programs, files, and folders. It contains two bitmaps: 1) the AND bitmap - the image mask (which determines what part of the icon is transparent) and 2) the XOR bitmap - contains the icon which is mapped onto the image mask. ICO files can be modified to create custom icons.
- The TilePic file type, designated by the extension ".tjp," is associated with a specific image file format that is designed for efficiently storing and transmitting large, high-resolution images over the internet. TilePic files are characterized by their ability to divide images into smaller, manageable tiles, allowing for faster loading times and the dynamic display of image portions without requiring the entire file to be fully downloaded. This format is particularly useful in applications such as online mapping, digital libraries, and any web service that necessitates the handling of large visual datasets. The tiling approach of TilePic files facilitates the quick rendering and smooth zooming and panning of images in web browsers and specialized viewer applications.
- MIME Type
- image/x-icon
- image/tilepx
