What is the difference between .pcx and .sk2?
- Extension
- .pcx
- .sk2
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector Image
- Developer
- ZSoft
- sK1 Project
- Description
- PCX, standing for Paintbrush Bitmap Image, is a raster image format developed by ZSoft Corporation for their PC Paintbrush graphics program. Initially released in the 1980s, PCX was one of the first widely used bitmap image formats on IBM PC compatible computers. The format supports 1-bit monochrome, 4-bit palette, 8-bit palette, and 24-bit true color images, allowing for a wide range of colors and shades.
- The sk2 file type is a vector graphic format created by the sK1 open source vector graphics editor. It is an extension of the sk1 format and is used to store vector graphics and images. The sk2 file format supports layers, masking, transparency, and other advanced features.
- MIME Type
- image/pcx
- application/x-sK1
- Sample
- sample.pcx
- Wikipedia
- .pcx on Wikipedia