XBIN
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| − | '''XBIN''' ('''eXtended BIN''') is a character graphics format. Its purpose is similar to that of [[ANSI Art]]. It uses a specialized [[Run-length encoding|RLE]] compression algorithm. | + | '''XBIN''' ('''eXtended BIN''') is a character graphics format. Its purpose is similar to that of [[ANSI Art]]. It was designed to be a successor to [[BIN (Binary Text)|BIN]] format. It uses a specialized [[Run-length encoding|RLE]] compression algorithm. |
It is closely tied to the capabilities of the text modes of VGA graphics cards. The font can be customized. Though limited to 16 colors, a custom palette can be used. | It is closely tied to the capabilities of the text modes of VGA graphics cards. The font can be customized. Though limited to 16 colors, a custom palette can be used. | ||
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== Software == | == Software == | ||
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/acidview6-win32/ ACiD View]: Viewer for Windows | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/acidview6-win32/ ACiD View]: Viewer for Windows | ||
| + | * [[FFmpeg]] | ||
| + | See also [[ANSI Art#Software]]. | ||
== Sample files == | == Sample files == | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 30 August 2015
XBIN (eXtended BIN) is a character graphics format. Its purpose is similar to that of ANSI Art. It was designed to be a successor to BIN format. It uses a specialized RLE compression algorithm.
It is closely tied to the capabilities of the text modes of VGA graphics cards. The font can be customized. Though limited to 16 colors, a custom palette can be used.
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Identification
Files begin with 'X' 'B' 'I' 'N' 0x1A.
Specifications
- acdu0896.zip → XBIN.TXT
- XBin Specifications (from archive.org)
Software
See also ANSI Art#Software.
Sample files
- acdu0896.zip → *.XB
