What is the difference between .shx and .gif?
- Extension
- .shx
- .gif
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- CAD
- Raster Image
- Developer
- AutoCAD
- CompuServe
- Description
- The SHX file format is associated with AutoCAD, a design and drafting software application developed by Autodesk. An SHX file is an AutoCAD Compiled Shape File, which contains compiled shape or font data. These files are used to store shapes, fonts, and symbol definitions that can be imported into AutoCAD drawings. SHX files allow users to include complex shapes and textual styles within their designs without having to redraw or redefine them each time.
- A GIF file is an image file often used for web graphics. It may contain up to 256 indexed colors with a color palette that may be a predefined set of colors or may be adapted to the colors in the image. GIF files are saved in a lossless format, meaning the clarity of the image is not compromised with GIF compression.
- MIME Type
- application/x-shx
- image/gif
- Sample
- sample.gif
- Wikipedia
- .shx on Wikipedia
- .gif on Wikipedia