- Extension
- .vic
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NASA
- Apple
- 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.
- Based on HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), the HEIF format is an image file container with one or multiple images and is the default image format for Apple Live Photos. It replaced the JPEG format as it's smaller in size and has lossless compression ensuring high-quality photos.
- MIME Type
- application/vicar
- image/heif
