What is the difference between .rle and .azw3?
- Extension
- .rle
- .azw3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Ebook
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Description
- The RLE (Run Length Encoded Bitmap) file type is a bitmap image format that employs run-length encoding, a simple compression technique to minimize file size without losing image quality. This method works by compressing sequences of identical pixels (runs) into a single value and count, rather than storing each pixel individually. RLE is particularly effective for images with large areas of uniform color, such as icons, line drawings, and simple graphics. It can significantly reduce file sizes, making it beneficial for storage.
- An AZW3 file is an eBook created in the Kindle Format 8 (KF8), Amazon's successor to the .AZW format. It supports newer features such as HTML5 and CSS3 support as well as many other formatting capabilities. AZW3 files often include DRM protection and are used as the download format for many Amazon eBooks.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rle
- application/x-mobipocket-ebook
- Sample
- sample.azw3
- Wikipedia
- .rle on Wikipedia
- .azw3 on Wikipedia