File Types

The native file format of SideFX Houdini, a procedural 3D animation and VFX software. Known for its node-based procedural workflow, Houdini is the industry standard for complex simulations (fluids, pa...

Icon file format used in Microsoft Windows for storing small images used as icons for files, folders, and applications. Also used as favicons on websites.

iCalendar: a standard file format (RFC 5545) for exchanging calendar and scheduling information across calendar applications.

Industry Foundation Classes: an open standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM) data exchange between architecture, engineering, and construction software.

Initial Graphics Exchange Specification: a vendor-neutral file format for the digital exchange of CAD models between different CAD systems.

Raw Disk Image: a sector-by-sector binary copy of a storage device. Used for SD card images (Raspberry Pi) and forensic copies.

Adobe InDesign Document: the native file format for Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard desktop publishing application for print and digital layout.

Initialization File: a simple text-based configuration file format using sections and key-value pairs. Commonly used in Windows applications, PHP (php.ini), and MySQL (my.ini).

iOS App Store Package: the file format for distributing applications on Apple's iOS platform.

An archive file containing an identical copy of data from an optical disc (CD/DVD/Blu-ray). Commonly used for distributing operating system installation media.

Impulse Tracker Module: a tracker music format with advanced features including NNA (New Note Action), filters, and 64 channels.

The native file formats of Autodesk Inventor, a mechanical design and 3D CAD software. .ipt stores parts; .iam stores assemblies. Used in product design and mechanical engineering.

Java Archive: a ZIP-based package format for distributing Java classes, metadata, and resources. Used to deploy Java applications and libraries.

Java KeyStore: a repository of security certificates and private keys used in Java applications for SSL/TLS authentication.

Joint Photographic Experts Group: the most widely used lossy image compression format for digital photographs. It achieves high compression ratios with adjustable quality levels.

A wavelet-based image compression standard offering both lossy and lossless modes. Used in digital cinema (DCI), medical imaging, and satellite imagery.

A next-generation image format offering both lossy and lossless compression with superior quality-to-size ratio. Supports HDR, wide gamut, animation, and progressive decoding.

JSON for Linked Data: a method of encoding Linked Data using JSON. Used for structured data on websites (schema.org) and SEO.

JavaServer Pages: a server-side Java technology for creating dynamic web content by embedding Java code in HTML pages.

JavaScript XML: a syntax extension for JavaScript used by React to describe UI components using an HTML-like syntax within JavaScript code.