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There are lots of image file formats but few have special relation to panorama creation. An uncomplete list: | There are lots of image file formats but few have special relation to panorama creation. An uncomplete list: | ||
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| − | [[JPEG]] is the most used image file format for photographic images on the web. It can be displayed by all browsers (except the text only mode ones). [[Equirectangular]] images for [[PTViewer]] or [[ | + | [[JPEG]] is the most used image file format for photographic images on the web. It can be displayed by all browsers (except the text only mode ones). [[Equirectangular]] images for [[PTViewer]] or [[SPi-V]] are provided in JPEG format on the web. |
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[[RAW]] is a group of formats produced by different digital cameras when set to the ''highest quality'' setting. | [[RAW]] is a group of formats produced by different digital cameras when set to the ''highest quality'' setting. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:58, 4 June 2020
The way image information is stored inside an image file. There are lots of image file formats but few have special relation to panorama creation. An uncomplete list:
GIF
The GIF format is mainly used for low resolution images and Logos. It can be displayed by all browsers (except the text only mode ones).
JPEG
JPEG is the most used image file format for photographic images on the web. It can be displayed by all browsers (except the text only mode ones). Equirectangular images for PTViewer or SPi-V are provided in JPEG format on the web.
There are some derivatives:
- FJPG is an extension desgned by Helmut Dersch to allow display of high dynamic range panoramas in PTViewer 3.x
- JPA, JPB and JPC are encrypted formats to be used with PTViewer.
- PTV is a special format to be used with PTViewer 2.8 from Fulvio Senore
HDR
HDR High Dynamic Range image format used by PTViewer 3.x to display high dynamic range images.
PNG
PNG can be displayed by most modern browsers.
PSD
PSD is a document file format from Adobe Systems Inc. used by Photoshop
TIFF
TIFF is a open and widely used image file format with different purpose use.
RAW
RAW is a group of formats produced by different digital cameras when set to the highest quality setting.