PICT file format
| Extension | .pict |
| Category | images |
| Programs | ACD Systems ACDSee 17 Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 Adobe Fireworks CCExternal Link Adobe After Effects CC CocoModX CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 Corel PaintShop Pro X7 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter Planamesa NeoOffice |
| Main program | ACD Systems Canvas 15 |
| Description | The PICT (PICTure) file format is a graphics file format used on Macintosh computers. It was introduced in 1984 and was widely used in the early years of desktop publishing. PICT files can contain both vector and bitmap data. |
| Technical details | PICT files have a binary file format and can contain a variety of data types, including raster graphics, vector graphics, text, and even sound. The format supports various color models, including black-and-white, grayscale, and RGB. PICT files can also include embedded data, such as image previews, thumbnails, and color tables. The PICT file format is no longer widely used, as it has mostly been replaced by other graphics file formats like PNG and JPEG. However, some older Mac applications and legacy systems may still utilize PICT files. |