- Extension
- .vga
- .jxr
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- Description
- The VGA file type, often associated with Windows Bitmap (BMP), is a raster graphics image file format primarily used for storing bitmap digital images. It is characterized by its simplicity and wide compatibility, making it a standard choice for storing high-quality, uncompressed, and lossless images in Microsoft Windows operating systems. VGA files support various color depths, from monochrome to 24-bit true color, allowing for detailed and vibrant image representation. Despite its larger file size compared to compressed formats, the VGA (or BMP) format is favored for its straightforward structure and ease of access without sacrificing image quality.
- 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
- image/bmp
- image/vnd.ms-photo
