What is the difference between .st4 and .jpg?
- Extension
- .st4
- .jpg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- 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.
- A JPG file is an image saved in a compressed image format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It is commonly used for storing digital photos and used by most digital cameras to save images. JPG files are among the most common image files along with .PNG, .TIF, and .GIF.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st4
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia