Material Exchange Format
General Information
| Title | MRF File Extension |
| Extension | .mrf |
| Full Form | Material Exchange Format |
| File Type | Raster Image File |
| Developer | NASA |
| MIME Type | image/mrf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store imagery |
| Additional Functions | Optimize access |
| Features | Multi-resolution, Scalable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Geospatial Analysis | Yes |
| Web Mapping | Yes |
| Satellite Imagery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded scripts |
| Best Practices | Validate sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Latest Update | Continuously updated |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .geotiff |
