What is the difference between .rle and .mat?
- Extension
- .rle
- .mat
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Data
- Developer
- Microsoft
- The MathWorks
- 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.
- MAT (MATLAB Image Format) is an image file format created by MathWorks for storing and sharing MATLAB data and images. It contains data in a binary format, as well as metadata describing the image. MAT files can be used to store images, 3D models, and other types of data.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rle
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.mat
- Wikipedia
- .rle on Wikipedia
- .mat on Wikipedia