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Device-Independent bitmap graphics
File type: Bitmap image file
Files with dib suffix can be mainly found as graphics images in the Device-Independent Bitmap format.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The dib file extension is used for Device-Independent Bitmap format that is used in Windows.
When stored, the DIB format generally ends with a .bmp extension & represents colors in a format independent of the final output device.
When a DIB image is sent to output (to a monitor or printer), the device driver translates the DIB to colors that the device can display.
MIME types:
image/bmp
Most current graphics editors should be able to open and work with the .dib file.
Much like any other graphics, even .dib files can be converted to other formats.
Software applications that can open dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Multiplatform
Software applications that can edit dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software capable of saving dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Programs for viewing dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software apps that convert dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
On-line services
Software apps that import dib files:
Microsoft Windows
On-line services
Software apps that print dib files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dib files:
Microsoft Windows