What is the difference between .pix and .heif?
- Extension
- .pix
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Raster Image
- Developer
- PCI Geomatics
- Apple
- 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.
- Based on HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), the HEIF format is an image file container with one or multiple images and is the default image format for Apple Live Photos. It replaced the JPEG format as it's smaller in size and has lossless compression ensuring high-quality photos.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/heif
- Wikipedia
- .pix on Wikipedia
- .heif on Wikipedia