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| File extension | .PICT, .PCT, .PIC |
| Category | Image File |
| Description | PICT is a metaformat used for exchanging graphic data between Mac-based applications. PICT uses QuickDraw encoding and it stores both bitmap and vector graphic data. There are two types of PICT files: the obsolete PICT 1 supporting 8 colors and backed by the black-and-white QuickDraw, v. 1; and PICT 2 backed by QuickDraw 2 also known as Color QuickDraw. The format has been around since 1984 and now it has been largely replaced by PDF and has fallen out of use due to large size. |
| Associated programs | QuickDraw |
| Developed by | Apple Computer |
| MIME type | image/x-pict |
| Useful links | More detailed information on PICT files |
| File extension | .BMP, .RLE, .DIB |
| Category | Image File |
| Description | May be the simplest file format, BMP was developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM. That is why it is widespread on Windows platform. This extension is characterized a raster graphic format which is recognized by many programs today. In comparison with other bitmap formats, JPEG and GIF, BMP keeps color data for each pixel in the image and doesn't compress images to decrease a file size. That is what makes it perfect file format for printable images. |
| Associated programs | Adobe Photoshop MS Paint Microsoft Photo Editor Paintbrush |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| MIME type | image/bmp Image/x-ms-bmp |
| Useful links | More detailed information on BMP files |
