What is the difference between .prf and .bmp?
- Extension
- .prf
- .bmp
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Ken Silverman
- Microsoft
- Description
- The Polychrome Recursive Format (PRF) is a specialized file format used primarily in the context of advanced image processing and computer graphics. It is designed to efficiently store and manipulate images with high color depth, supporting a wide range of colors and gradients. The "recursive" aspect of the format refers to its ability to apply iterative processes for image compression and decompression, allowing for high-quality images at lower file sizes. PRF files are utilized in applications where precise color representation and image fidelity are critical, such as digital art, professional photography, and scientific visualization.
- A BMP file is an uncompressed raster image comprised of a rectangular grid of pixels. It contains a file header (bitmap identifier, file size, width, height, color options, and bitmap data starting point) and bitmap pixels, each with a different color.
- MIME Type
- image/prf
- image/bmp
- Sample
- sample.bmp
- Wikipedia
- .bmp on Wikipedia