What is the difference between .vic and .jpg?
- Name
- Vicar
- JPEG Image
- Extension
- .vic
- .jpg
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NASA
- Joint Photographic 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.
- A JPG file is an image saved in a compressed image format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It is commonly used for storing digital photos and used by most digital cameras to save images. JPG files are among the most common image files along with .PNG, .TIF, and .GIF.
- MIME Type
- application/vicar
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia