What is the difference between .pig and .jpeg?
- Name
- Ricoh IS30
- JPEG Image
- Extension
- .pig
- .jpeg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scanner
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Ricoh
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Description
- The PIG file type, associated with the Ricoh IS30 image scanner, is a proprietary image format used to store scanned documents and images. This format is specifically designed to work within the ecosystem of Ricoh's IS30 scanner software and hardware, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. PIG files are typically used for archiving or processing scanned documents within professional settings, leveraging Ricoh's technology for document management and digital storage. To access or convert these files into more widely used formats, users may need specialized software provided by Ricoh or compatible third-party applications.
- A JPEG file is an image saved in a compressed graphic format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It supports up to 24-bit color and is compressed using lossy compression, which may noticeably reduce the image quality if high amounts of compression are used. JPEG files are commonly used for storing digital photos and web graphics.
- MIME Type
- image/x-pig
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpeg
- Wikipedia
- .jpeg on Wikipedia