- Extension
- .mil
- .jxr
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Microsoft
- Description
- The MIL file type, associated with CALS Raster, represents a standardized image file format developed for the exchange of documents and images, primarily within the United States Department of Defense. It adheres to the CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) initiative aimed at improving the efficiency of technical data management. MIL files, being raster images, are composed of pixels, making them suitable for detailed graphics like scanned documents and technical drawings. This format is designed for interoperability and long-term digital preservation, ensuring that documents can be accessed and remain readable over extended periods.
- Image stored in the JPEG XR format, which was originally developed by Microsoft for Windows Media software; supports deep color images with 48-bit RGB; used for high-resolution professional image editing; also supports lossless and lossy compression.
- MIME Type
- image/x-cals
- image/vnd.ms-photo
