PICTCLIPPING File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pictClipping
File Type Picture Clipping File
Developed By Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/x-pictclipping
Primary Association Graphics Files
Used In Mac OS
File Function Stores clipped images from the screen or other sources
Container For Images in PICT format
Compression None or lossless
Color Depth Supports various depths depending on the contained image
Transparency Support Dependent on the contained PICT format capabilities
Interactivity None
Editable Yes, with compatible software
Accessibility Primarily accessible on Mac OS, with limited support on other platforms
File Location Can be created on desktop or within applications
Legacy Status Considered a legacy format on modern macOS versions
Conversion Can be converted to other image formats (e.g., JPG, PNG) using conversion tools
Usage Context Often used for quick image captures or simple graphics work on Mac OS
Advantages Simple format, easy to create and use on macOS
Disadvantages Limited compatibility and functionality compared to modern image formats