What is the difference between .prf and .jpeg?
- Extension
- .prf
- .jpeg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Ken Silverman
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- 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 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/prf
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpeg
- Wikipedia
- .jpeg on Wikipedia