What is the difference between .kap and .tiff?
- Extension
- .kap
- .tiff
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- GIS
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Maptech
- Adobe Systems
- Description
- The KAP file format, associated with the BSB/KAP format, is primarily used for nautical charts and maps. Developed by Maptech, it is a raster navigation chart format that contains geo-referenced map data, which allows for accurate plotting and navigation in marine applications. The file typically stores chart images along with header information that includes details about the chart, such as scale, projection, and geographic boundaries. KAP files are widely supported by various marine navigation software and GPS devices, making them essential for sailors and mariners for planning and executing their voyages.
- A TIFF file is a graphics container that stores raster images. It may contain high-quality graphics that support color depths from 1 to 24-bit and supports both lossy and lossless compression. TIFF files also support multiple layers and pages.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.kde.karbon
- image/tiff
- Sample
- sample.tiff
- Wikipedia
- .tiff on Wikipedia