.CIN File Extension

CIN files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Kodak Cineon Bitmap Image

General Information

Title CIN File Extension
Extension .cin
Full Form Kodak Cineon Bitmap Image
File Type Image File
Developer Kodak
MIME Type image/cineon

File Function

Primary Function Image storage
Additional Functions Film frame representation
Features High resolution, Color depth

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Film Post-Production Yes
Digital Intermediate Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dpx, .exr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Paid Windows, Mac
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Foundry NUKE Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Delphine Software CIN Video

These CIN files contain compressed audio and video data. CIN is a video file format developed by Delphine Software. It is used in the DOS version of Fade To Black, a video game. We have identified a C...

General Information

Title CIN File Extension
Extension .cin
Full Form Delphine Software CIN Video
File Type Video File
Developer Delphine Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Store audio
Features Game video, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality Game specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Multimedia Editing With conversion
Game Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bik, .smk, .avi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Delphine Software Games Game purchase Various, Game dependent
Game Extractors Free, Open-source Windows, Linux
Video Conversion Tools Varies Varies

Type 3: Champions' Interlace Bitmap

In this article, we try to explain what the CIN file format is. We also recommend software to open or convert CIN files. A CIN file contains image data based on the Kodak Cineon format used in film p...

General Information

Title CIN File Extension
Extension .cin
Full Form Champions' Interlace Bitmap
File Type Bitmap Image File
Developer Kodak
MIME Type image/cin

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap image
Additional Functions Film industry usage
Features High quality, High resolution

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Film Post-production Yes
Digital Intermediate Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Compatible software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Update Not widely updated

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dpx, .exr, .tiff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac, Linux
The Foundry Nuke Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux