What is the difference between .pcs and .xwd?
- Extension
- .pcs
- .xwd
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Embroidery
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Pfaff
- X Window System
- 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 XWD (X Windows Dump) image file format is a native graphic format associated with the X Window System, which is a windowing system for bitmap displays commonly used in UNIX and Linux environments. An XWD file is essentially a dump or snapshot of what is being displayed on a screen or part of it at a given moment. It stores image data in an uncompressed form, including the header information that contains details about the image's size, color, and format.
- MIME Type
- application/x-pfaff-embroidery
- image/x-xwindowdump
- Sample
- sample.xwd
- Wikipedia
- .xwd on Wikipedia