Free Lossless Image Format
General Information
| Title | FLIF File Extension |
| Extension | .flif |
| Full Form | Free Lossless Image Format |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Jon Sneyers, Pieter Wuille |
| MIME Type | image/flif |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Lossless compression |
| Features | High compression, Progressive decoding |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Through compatible software |
Use Cases
| Web Images | Potential |
| Archiving | Yes |
| Digital Art | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Software verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2015 |
| Latest Version | 0.3 (as of knowledge cutoff) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .png, .webp, .jpeg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 FLIF Viewer |
Free | Cross-platform |
| XnView MP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| ImageMagick |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |