Pixel Types
The Pixel Type is the numeric representation of data in the image pixel. Mira supports images with pixel types listed in the table below. Mira can open images with these formats. In addition, Most commands process images having each of these pixel types. Image may also be converted from one type to another within Mira.
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Pixel 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. |