DIB File

Category: Raster Image Files

What is a DIB file?

The DIB files is a generic Windows or OS/2 bitmap graphic. The Device-Independent Bitmap format is similar to BMP files but with a different header. They are capable of storing two-dimensional digital images in both monochrome and color. The original DIB format could only support four levels of color depths, namely 1, 4, 8, and 24-bits per pixel. The new one has support for 16 and 32-bits too. Most DIB images are stored in the BMP file format.

How to Open DIB Files

File Viewer Plus

Microsoft Photos

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Corel PaintShop Pro

Newera Graphics Converter Pro

GIMP

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

GIMP

GIMP

How to Make DIB Files

Exact steps for creating DIB files will vary by program and operating system. Download one of the above listed programs and you should be able to follow typical procedure for opening files or creating files from the File menu. Typically you will select File > Open or File > New and continue through the prompts. Some programs may follow a different procedure for either creation or opening of files.