What is the difference between .rle and .xps?
- Extension
- .rle
- .xps
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- 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 XPS file is a document that contains fixed page layout information written in the XPS page description language. It defines the layout, appearance, and printing information for a document. XPS files are similar to .PDF files, but saved in Microsoft’s proprietary XPS format.
- MIME Type
- image/x-rle
- application/vnd.ms-xpsdocument
- Sample
- sample.xps
- Wikipedia
- .rle on Wikipedia
- .xps on Wikipedia