- Extension
- .pcp
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Atari Corporation
- Apple
- Description
- The PCP file type is associated with Atari graphics, specifically designed for use on Atari computer systems, which were popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. These files contain image data in a format that was native to the Atari platform, allowing for the storage and display of graphical content. The format is characteristic of the era's limitations and capabilities in digital graphics, reflecting the color palettes, resolution, and memory constraints of Atari computers. PCP files are primarily of interest to enthusiasts of retro computing and those preserving or studying video game history and early computer graphics.
- Based on HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), the HEIF format is an image file container with one or multiple images and is the default image format for Apple Live Photos. It replaced the JPEG format as it's smaller in size and has lossless compression ensuring high-quality photos.
- MIME Type
- image/x-pcp
- image/heif
