.BGI File Extension

Borland Graphics Interface File

a) In order for BGInfo to use a configuration file instead of default, the file name must be specified in command line. E.g. "BGInfo MyConfig.bgi". Microsoft's TechNet page has more BgInfo information...

General Information

Title BGI File Extension
Extension .bgi
Full Form Borland Graphics Interface File
File Type Graphics File
Developer Borland
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store graphics
Additional Functions Display images
Features Simple, Outdated

File Characteristics

Quality Low resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Retro Computing Yes
Learning Programming Yes
Historical Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Emulation, Conversion

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

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Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Turbo C++ Free DOS, Windows
DOSBox Free Windows, Mac, Linux
PowerBASIC Compiler Paid Windows