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BMP, CGM, PCX, and More Windows Bitmap and Vector Graphics
Locate specifications and tips for the BMP, PCX, CGM, and WMF graphics file formats for Windows. BMP and PCX are bitmap formats. BMP is most commonly associated with Windows Wallpaper. CGM and WMF are vector formats. WMF is the default graphics format used by the Windows clipboard.
Windows Metafiles
Read a guide for non-Windows programmers by C. McNamara -- if you really want some of the nitty-gritty details on Windows Metafile graphic formats.
CGM Open Consortium
For vendors and users of the CGM format, find meetings, standards.
Windows Metafile FAQ
Find out the difference between WMF and EMF graphic formats, get import/export and conversion tips in this lengthly FAQ from Companion Software.
CGM Computer Graphics Metafile
Internet FAQ Archives offers detail on the CGM vector format and links to CGM standards.
WMF Microsoft Windows Metafile
Find specifications and download help files, sample Windows code, and resources for developers at the Internet FAQ Archives.
BMP Specifications
Get the specs on BMP, a Windows bitmap format used for Windows desktop backgrounds from the University of Edinburgh.
PCX specifications
Text file at the University of Edinburgh contains technical specs for the PCX graphic format.
CGM Overview and Description
University of Edinburgh explains the CGM or Computer Graphics Metafile format for Windows.
WebCGM Profile
W3C discusses a project aimed at developing the CGM format for use in electronic documents.