National Imagery Transmission Format File
General Information
| Title | NITF File Extension |
| Extension | .nitf |
| Full Form | National Imagery Transmission Format File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | United States Department of Defense |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.nitf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store imagery |
| Additional Functions | Data exchange |
| Features | Geo-referencing, Annotation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Military Imaging | Yes |
| Geospatial Intelligence | Yes |
| Remote Sensing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | NITF 2.1 (1997) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nsf, .ntf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GDAL |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 ERDAS IMAGINE |
Paid | Windows |
 Adobe Photoshop with plugins |
Paid | Windows, Mac |