What is the difference between .mat and .fig?
- Extension
- .mat
- .fig
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Data
- Data
- Developer
- The MathWorks
- The MathWorks
- Description
- MAT (MATLAB Image Format) is an image file format created by MathWorks for storing and sharing MATLAB data and images. It contains data in a binary format, as well as metadata describing the image. MAT files can be used to store images, 3D models, and other types of data.
- The FIG file type is a web-based figure created using the MATLAB software. It is primarily used for storing graphics and various types of data that have been created in the MATLAB environment. FIG files can be viewed and edited using the MATLAB software.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.mat
- sample.fig
- Wikipedia
- .mat on Wikipedia
- .fig on Wikipedia