.SIX File Extension

SIXEL Bitmap Graphics File

This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files. How to open a SIX file: You can open it with ImageMagick or SixelViewer. You can also view the text it contains in any te...

General Information

Title .SIX File Extension
Extension .six
Full Form SIXEL Bitmap Graphics File
File Type Image File
Developer DEC
MIME Type image/x-sixel

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap graphics
Additional Functions Terminal graphics transmission
Features 256 colors, Pixel art

File Characteristics

Quality Low-resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Retro Computing Yes
Terminal Graphics Yes
Pixel Art Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Not applicable

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gif, .png, .bmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
XnView MP Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SIXEL Graphics Package Free Cross-platform
ImageMagick Free Windows, Mac, Linux