What is Sun Raster (Sun Raster File)?
Definition
Sun Raster is a raster image format developed by Sun Microsystems for the SunOS operating system.
Features
- •1-bit, 8-bit, 24-bit depth
- •BGR color order
- •RLE compression option
- •Simple structure
Advantages
- ✓Historical compatibility
- ✓Simple format
- ✓Cross-platform
Use Cases
- ▶SunOS/Solaris systems
- ▶Legacy applications
- ▶Archive conversion
How to Open
GIMP, ImageMagick, XnView.
Developer & Release
Developed by Sun Microsystems. Released in 1987.