What is the difference between .st7 and .tiff?
- Extension
- .st7
- .tiff
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Adobe Systems
- 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 TIFF file is a graphics container that stores raster images. It may contain high-quality graphics that support color depths from 1 to 24-bit and supports both lossy and lossless compression. TIFF files also support multiple layers and pages.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st7
- image/tiff
- Sample
- sample.tiff
- Wikipedia
- .tiff on Wikipedia