Data Types
The data type is the numeric representation of the image pixel. Mira supports images with pixels of the types listed in the table below. Mira can open images with these formats. In addition, Most commands process images having each of these data types. Image may also be converted from one type to another within Mira.
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Mira Data Types |
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8 bit integer |
Each pixel has an integral value in the range 0 to 255. |
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16 bit integer |
Each pixel has an integral value in the range -32768 to 32767. |
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16 bit unsigned |
Each pixel has an integral value in the range 0 to 65535. |
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32 bit integer |
Each pixel has an integral value in the range -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,418,112. |
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32 bit real |
Each pixel has a floating point value in the range approximately -3.4x10^38 to +3.4x10^38. |
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64 bit real |
Each pixel has a floating point value in the range approximately -1.7x10^308 to +1.7x10^308. |
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24 bit color |
Each pixel contains 4 channels, of which the first 3 are used to represent red, green, and blue colors in the range 0 to 255. |
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48 bit color |
Each pixel contains 4 channels, of which the first 3 are used to represent red, green, and blue colors in the range 0 to 65535. Note: Not all commands support 48 bit color images. |
Change Data Type command