Still Picture Interchange File Format
General Information
| Title | SPIFF File Extension |
| Extension | .spiff |
| Full Form | Still Picture Interchange File Format |
| File Type | Image File Format |
| Developer | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| MIME Type | image/spiff |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Metadata storage |
| Features | Tagged headers, Compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Photography | Yes |
| Web Graphics | Rarely |
| Print Media | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Standardization | ISO/IEC 10918-3 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 ImageMagick |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |