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Common Image File Formats

This category includes the common image formats as well as the file formats that are widely used to store raw image data by digital cameras. Find out what's the differences between, which format you should use, or what's the best program to open, edit, or convert them.

Ext. Based On Format Description
.arw TIFF Sony Alpha RAW image format.
.bmp Bitmap image format developed by Microsoft and used by most image applications.
.cap The RAW file format used by Phase One digital cameras.
.cel A cell library file created by CAD program MicroStation.
.cr2 TIFF Canon RAW 2 image format.
.crw CIFF Canon's raw image format based on the Camera Image File Format (CIFF).
.cur Cursor file format Used by Microsoft Windows.
.cut A device-independent bitmap image file originally designed for Dr. Halo software.
.dcr TIFF Digital Camera Raw developed by Kodak.
.dds DirectDraw Surface image format owned by Microsoft.
.dib A common Windows or OS/2 bitmap image format similar to BMP.
.dng A raw image format suitable as an archival format and as the native raw format.
.drf Kodak Pro Back RAW image format.
.dsc The auxiliary file created when photos are taken with Nikon digital cameras.
.emf Enhanced Metafile Format by Microsoft, mainly used in Microsoft Office.
.eps Encapsulated PostScript document to describe an image or drawing.
.erf TIFF EPSON RAW image format.
.exif   Exchangeable Image File Format.
.exr OpenEXR format used in film effects for 3d rendering and hdr images.
.fax TIFF Files that a fax received or created with fax software.
.gif   Graphics Interchange Format that supports transparency and animation.
.hdr Uses High Dymanic Range techniques to create or display more contrast in pictures.
.icb Created using the AT&T EPICenter Image Capture Board (ICB) video card or the ICB-PAINT software.
.ico Icon file format used by Microsoft Windows and web browsers as favicon.
.iff A common file format that may contain image, text, or audio data.
.j2c Bitmap images created using JPEG 2000 compression.
.j2k Bitmap images created using JPEG 2000 compression.
.jbig A lossless image standard designed by the Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group,
.jfif A JPEG encoded file format to transfer images between multiple platforms and apps.
.jif A JPEG encoded file format to transfer images between multiple platforms and apps.
.jng An image container format that uses the PNG file structure to wrap JPEG image.
.jp2 Photographic images, eventual replacement for JPEG.
.jpe Image format supported by most web browsers and applications.
.jpeg Image format supported by most web browsers and applications.
.jpg Image format supported by most web browsers and applications.
.lbm InterLeaved BitMap format designed for Amiga graphics hardware.
.mng PNG Multiple-image Network Graphics based on PNG.
.nef TIFF Nikon RAW image format.
.nrw TIFF A raw image format adopted by high-end Nikon COOLPIX and digital SLR cameras.
.orf TIFF Olympus RAW image format.
.pal   The palette of color file used together with Dr. Halo bitmap images
.pbm An image file formats designed by NetPBM project for black and white images.
.pcc ZSoft PC Paintbrush File.
.pcd Kodak Photo CD Image File.
.pct Macintosh PICT Format.
.pcx ZSoft PC Paintbrush File.
.pdd Image files created with Adobe PhotoDeluxe
.pef TIFF A raw image format used by Pentax digital camera.
.pfm Printer Font Metrics File.
.pgm A grayscale image file format developed by NetPBM project.
.pic A widely used format for interchange of image created by IBM Lotus and other apps.
.pict Macintosh PICT Format.
.png W3C endorsed replacement for GIF which is supported by most applications.
.pnm A common image file extension for NetPBM images.
.ppm An image file formats designed by NetPBM project for color images.
.psd Used mainly for storing image manipulation & editing data.
.psp Paint Shop Pro Document
.ptx A RAW image file format adoted by several Pentax cameras.
.raf Fujifilm RAW image format.
.ras Sun Raster Graphic format.
.raw The RAW Image file format generated by digital cameras such as some Panasonic and Leica cameras.
.rgb A bitmap image format created by Silicon Graphics (SGI).
.rle Run Length Encoded Bitmap.
.rpf Rich Pixel Format File.
.rw2 TIFF A raw image format used by Panasonic, similar to RAW image format.
.sgi Silicon Graphics Image Format.
.srf TIFF Sony RAW file format, similar to sw2 format.
.sti Sinar CaptureShop Raw Image Format..
.tga Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter image format.
.tif Tagged Image File Format, a high-quality graphics format owned by Adobe Systems.
.tiff Tagged Image File Format, a high-quality graphics format owned by Adobe Systems.
.vda TGA file format adapted by the VDA (video display adapter), similar to TGA and ICB.
.vst A file format used by Microsoft Visio. drawing.
.wbm Wireless Application Protocol Bitmap Format.
.wbmp Wireless Application Protocol Bitmap Format.
.win Another file externsion used by Targa image format.
.wmf Windows Metafile Format.
.xbm X BitMap Used by many legacy Unix applications.
.xpm X PixMap Used by many legacy Unix applications.
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