- Extension
- .st4
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Apple
- Description
- The ST4 file type is associated with the SBIG CCD camera ST-4, a device primarily used in astrophotography. This file format is designed to store images captured by the SBIG ST-4 camera, which include data crucial for astronomical observations such as star fields or celestial events. The ST4 format contains both the image data and metadata regarding the capture settings, providing astronomers and enthusiasts with the necessary information for analysis and processing. It is specifically tailored for the astrophotography community, allowing for detailed examination and manipulation of astronomical images.
- Based on HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), the HEIF format is an image file container with one or multiple images and is the default image format for Apple Live Photos. It replaced the JPEG format as it's smaller in size and has lossless compression ensuring high-quality photos.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st4
- image/heif
