RGB files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: RGB Bitmap
RGB file contains binary data to display image using RGB color model. Format created by Silicon Graphics (SGI) in 1995 to save raster images for Silicon Graphics workstations. RGB and similar SGI file...
General Information
| Title | RGB Bitmap File |
| Extension | .rgb |
| Full Form | Silicon Graphics RGB Bitmap |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Silicon Graphics |
| MIME Type | image/rgb |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image |
| Additional Functions | None |
| Features | Truecolor, Lossless |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Image Editing | Yes |
| 3D Graphics | Yes |
| Scientific visualization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1980s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bmp, .png, .tif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 IrfanView |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: Q0 Image
An RGB file is a color bitmap image, saved in a RGB raster file format. The RGB format was created by Silicon Graphics in 1995 for use on their workstations. RGB files contain images made up of three ...
General Information
| Title | RGB File Extension |
| Extension | .rgb |
| Full Form | Silicon Graphics RGB Bitmap |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Silicon Graphics |
| MIME Type | image/rgb |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image |
| Additional Functions | Color raster graphics |
| Features | High color fidelity, Lossless |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Image Editing | Yes |
| 3D Graphics | Yes |
| Scientific Visualization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Verify sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bmp, .tiff, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| ImageMagick |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |