LanguageBW
Silicon Graphics image file
File type: Bitmap image file
A bw file extension is related to the Silicon Graphics bitmap picture image format.
What is bw file?
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The bw file extension is associated with the Silicon Graphics picture image format originally used for images produced on Silicon Graphics computers.
The SG bitmap format allows compressed (using a run-length encoding system) or uncompressed images, in monochrome and color, with the option of alpha transparency.
How to open bw file?
Use XnView to view content of the .bw bitmap image files.
How to convert bw file?
XnView is able to export *.bw files to other formats.
Suggested software to open bw file:
Associated software actions with the bw file
Software applications that can open bw files:
PhotoFiltre Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit bw files:
PhotoFiltre Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing bw files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print bw files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)