Device Independent Bitmap
General Information
| Title | DIB File Extension |
| Extension | .dib |
| Full Form | Device Independent Bitmap |
| File Type | Raster graphics file |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | image/bmp |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store bitmap images |
| Additional Functions | Compatibility with Windows |
| Features | Device independent |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies with resolution |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Image Editing | Yes |
| Print Material | Yes |
| Web Graphics | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Update | Continuously updated |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bmp, .rle |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Paint |
Free | Windows |
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |