What is the difference between .st8 and .gif?
- Extension
- .st8
- .gif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- CompuServe
- Description
- The ST8 file type is associated with images captured by SBIG CCD cameras, specifically designed for astrophotography and scientific applications. These files contain raw, unprocessed data directly from the ST-X series of cameras, allowing astronomers and researchers to apply their own corrections and adjustments. The ST8 format is tailored to preserve the high-quality, detailed information required for in-depth analysis of celestial objects. As a specialized file type, it requires compatible software for viewing and editing.
- A GIF file is an image file often used for web graphics. It may contain up to 256 indexed colors with a color palette that may be a predefined set of colors or may be adapted to the colors in the image. GIF files are saved in a lossless format, meaning the clarity of the image is not compromised with GIF compression.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st8
- image/gif
- Sample
- sample.gif
- Wikipedia
- .gif on Wikipedia