- Extension
- .vic
- .heic
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NASA
- Moving Picture Experts Group
- Description
- The VICAR (Video Image Communication and Retrieval) file format, abbreviated as VIC, is primarily used in the field of planetary science. It was developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to facilitate the storage, transmission, and processing of images from space missions. This format is designed to handle a wide range of image types, including scientific and astronomical imagery, by incorporating extensive metadata about the image capture parameters, processing history, and calibration information. VICAR files are essential for researchers and scientists working in space exploration and earth sciences, enabling detailed analysis and comparison of planetary images.
- An image file format mainly used in storing cell phone photos and they are saved in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). They store one or more images and the metadata description for each image. Also known as .heif files
- MIME Type
- application/vicar
- image/heic
