What is the difference between .rle and .rtf?
- Extension
- .rle
- .rtf
- Format
- Binary
- Text
- Category
- Raster Image
- Document
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- 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 RTF file is a common text file format that supports "rich text." It includes several types of text formatting, such as bold type, italics, different fonts and font sizes, and custom tab settings. RTF files also support objects and images, such as .JPG and .PNG files, saved within the text file.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rle
- text/richtext
- Sample
- sample.rtf
- Wikipedia
- .rle on Wikipedia
- .rtf on Wikipedia