What is the difference between .pcs and .xpm?
- Extension
- .pcs
- .xpm
- Format
- Text
- Category
- Embroidery
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Pfaff
- X Consortium
- Description
- The PCS file format is associated with Pfaff sewing and embroidery machines. It is specifically designed to store embroidery design data that can be read and utilized by Pfaff-branded machines. A PCS file contains instructions on stitches, thread colors, and other design elements necessary for the machine to accurately recreate the embroidery pattern on fabric. This file format allows for the transfer and storage of embroidery designs, enabling users to share, edit, and manage their embroidery projects efficiently.
- The XPM (X11 Pixmap Graphic) file format is a plain text file format used to store pixmap images, which are pixel-based graphics. It is designed for use with the X Window System, commonly used in Unix and Linux environments. XPM files define images in a structured format, using ASCII text to describe each pixel's color and location within the image. This format supports both monochrome and color images and allows for the definition of custom color palettes.
- MIME Type
- application/x-pfaff-embroidery
- image/x-xbitmap
- Sample
- sample.xpm
- Wikipedia
- .xpm on Wikipedia