- Extension
- .rast
- .gbr
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Sun Microsystems
- GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
- Description
- The Sun Rasterfile, identified by the extension .rast, is a bitmap image file format originally developed for use on SunOS by Sun Microsystems. It is designed to store color and monochromatic raster images, such as scanned photographs and digital artwork. The format supports various color depths, including 1, 8, 24, and 32 bits per pixel, allowing for a range of color representations from simple black and white to full true color images. Despite its origins on Sun systems, the format can be used on various platforms and is supported by a variety of image editing and viewing software.
- The GBR file format is associated with GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a freely distributed image editing software. It is specifically used to store custom brush designs that can be used within the GIMP software for various drawing and painting purposes. These brush files allow users to create and save their own brush patterns, shapes, and textures, enhancing their digital artwork and editing capabilities. The GBR format enables easy sharing and distribution of custom brushes within the GIMP user community.
- MIME Type
- image/vnd.sun.j2me.app-descriptor
- image/x-gimp-gbr
