RGB is Silicon Graphics' image format from SGI Unix workstations, storing uncompressed or RLE-compressed color used in early 3D and film work.
RGB opens in GIMP, ImageMagick and SGI-era tools; convert to PNG/TIFF for modern editors.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting | |
| Large file sizes |
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RGB is Silicon Graphics' image format from SGI Unix workstations, storing uncompressed or RLE-compressed color used in early 3D and film work.
RGB opens in GIMP, ImageMagick and SGI-era tools; convert to PNG/TIFF for modern editors.
RGB is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — RGB doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.