File Extension | JPG |
Full Name | JPEG Bitmap Image Format |
Files with the .JPG extension contain graphic image data, compressed in a lossy way using a chosen algorithm. The compression has been standardized by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which is where the name of the JPEG extension comes from, often used alongside JPG.
File Extension | SGI |
Full Name | Silicon Graphics RGB Bitmap Image |
SGI is the extension given to files that are used to store raster images. This format was developed by Silicon Graphics and was used by the company's graphic workstations. SGI files are files that can store both black and white, grayscale and color images.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "JPG") to another (referred to as "SGI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, JPG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format JPG to format SGI becomes essential.
So, how can we perform JPG to SGI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format JPG and transforming it into format SGI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of JPG to SGI converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of JPG to SGI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the JPG file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.