What is the difference between .st7 and .jpg?
- Extension
- .st7
- .jpg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Description
- The ST7 file type is associated with images captured by SBIG CCD cameras, specifically the ST-X series, which are designed for astronomical imaging. These files contain raw data from the camera's charge-coupled device (CCD), recording detailed information about celestial objects as seen through the telescope with which the camera is paired. The format is primarily used by astronomers and astrophotography enthusiasts for deep-sky imaging, allowing for post-processing to enhance detail, correct for atmospheric distortion, and calibrate colors. Given their specialized nature, ST7 files typically require specific software to open, analyze, and process the data they contain.
- 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.st7
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia