What is the difference between .pix and .dds?
- Extension
- .pix
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Raster Image
- Developer
- PCI Geomatics
- Microsoft
- Description
- The PIX file format is associated with PCI Geomatics, a software suite used for geospatial image processing and analysis. A PCI Geomatics Database File (PIX) contains raster data, which represents geographic information in a pixelated format. This file type is specifically designed to store and manage complex geospatial datasets, including satellite imagery, aerial photos, and other forms of remote sensing data. The PIX format is capable of handling multiple bands or layers of data, making it suitable for various applications.
- A DDS file is a raster image saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is often used for texturing video game unit models. DDS files may also be used to store Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .pix on Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia