What is the difference between .xxx and .heif?
- Extension
- .xxx
- .heif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Embroidery
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Compucon USA
- Apple
- Description
- The XXX file format is associated with Compucon Singer, a brand well known in the embroidery and sewing industry. It is specifically used to store embroidery design data that can be read and utilized by Singer embroidery machines. These files contain instructions for the embroidery machine, including stitch patterns, colors, and design layout information, allowing it to accurately reproduce the intended design on fabric. The XXX format is one of several file types used in the embroidery field for the digital transfer of patterns and designs between software and sewing machine.
- 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/x-compucon-singer3
- image/heif
- Wikipedia
- .xxx on Wikipedia
- .heif on Wikipedia