- Extension
- .st5
- .jxr
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Microsoft
- Description
- The ST5 file type is specifically associated with images captured using SBIG CCD cameras, particularly the ST-X series models. These files contain raw, unprocessed image data directly from the camera's charge-coupled device (CCD), which is sensitive to light. The format is designed to preserve the maximum amount of image information, allowing astronomers and astrophotographers to perform detailed post-processing. The ST5 format is commonly used in astrophotography and astronomical research, where high precision and image fidelity are crucial.
- Image stored in the JPEG XR format, which was originally developed by Microsoft for Windows Media software; supports deep color images with 48-bit RGB; used for high-resolution professional image editing; also supports lossless and lossy compression.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st5
- image/vnd.ms-photo
