What does PRF mean in FILE EXTENSIONS

PRF stands for Pixel Run Format and is a type of bitmap graphics file developed by Improces and Fastgraph. It is commonly used for raw image files, such as digital photographs, and for other graphic applications.

PRF files can contain images in JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP formats, as well as vector drawings and logos created in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. They also support limited animation capabilities.

You can open a PRF file with any image editor that supports bitmap graphics or with any vector drawing software that supports the format. Alternatively, you can use an online service like Zamzar to convert your PRF file into another more widely supported format before opening it with an application.

The main advantage of using the PRF format is that it compresses data significantly better than other formats like JPEG or TIFF. This makes it ideal for storing high-quality images without taking up too much storage space on your device or computer. Additionally, since it was developed by Improces and Fastgraph specifically for graphics applications, it offers more options compared to other formats when editing images or creating graphics from scratch.

The current version of the specification recommends using 8 bits per sample (24 bits per pixel) when saving images in the PRF format so that colors are not distorted when storing/retrieving data from/to memory streams or documents. Additionally, since the compression algorithm used by this format does not retain color resolution information like some others do (like JPEG), certain modifications to colors within an image may cause artifacts to appear upon retrieval from memory streams or documents.