ImageBrowser_v1x_guide

64 ImageBrowser Software Guide
Appendices
Supported File Formats
The following is a list of file formats supported by
ImageBrowser.
Readable files
ImageBrowser can read the following file formats.
■ JPEG files
Most digital cameras use this file format. It takes advantage of
the characteristics of the human eyes to achieve a high
compression rate. However, because it is an irreversible
compression method (part of the data is lost during
compression), if you process and save an image repeatedly
using this method, the image may become rougher.
■ RAW files
This format is a proprietary file format provided by Canon. It
allows the output of the image pixels from a digital camera
without any deterioration in the quality of the image. Some
cameras might not support this file format.
■ PICT files
This is the standard file format for Macintosh. This file format is
supported by most Macintosh software.
■ TIFF files
This is a relatively popular format. It is widely supported by
non-Macintosh programs (such as Windows).
■ Windows Bitmap files
This format is standard on Windows. Most Windows programs
support it.
■ QuickTime files
This is a movie file format. The file appears as a movie mark in
the Browser Area of ImageBrowser. When you click the movie
mark or a thumbnail, QuickTime Player starts and plays the
movie. (You must install QuickTime Player before you can use
it.)