.SUN File Extension

Sun Raster Graphic

Developer	Sun Microsystems
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Category	Raster Image Files
Format	.SUN
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What is an SUN file?

The .SUN file extension refers to Sun Raster Graphic files, also known as raster images or SRG. These files store graphics in a raster format, where images are defined pixel by pixel. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, these files were commonly used in Unix-based systems.

More Information.

Sun Raster Graphic files were first introduced by Sun Microsystems, a prominent vendor of Unix-based workstations and servers. They were designed to store bitmap graphics in a format optimized for Sun’s hardware and software environments.

Origin Of This File.

File Structure Technical Specification.

Format: Binary raster image format.
Color Depth: Supports both monochrome and color images with various bit depths (1-bit to 24-bit).
Compression: Supports RLE (Run-Length Encoding) compression to reduce file size.
Header: Contains metadata such as image dimensions, color depth, and encoding information.

How to Convert the File?

Windows:

XnView:
- Download and install XnView.
- Open XnView and navigate to the .SUN file.
- Go to Tools > Batch Convert....
- Select .SUN as input format and choose the desired output format (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
- Click “Convert” to start the conversion process.
ImageMagick (Command Line):
- Install ImageMagick from their official website or via package manager.
- Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe).
- Navigate to the directory containing your .SUN file using cd command.
- Replace input.sun with your .SUN file name and output.jpg with desired output format.

Linux:

ImageMagick (Terminal):
- Install ImageMagick using your package manager (e.g., sudo apt install imagemagick for Ubuntu).
- Open Terminal.
- Navigate to the directory containing your .SUN file.
- Replace input.sun with your .SUN file name and output.jpg with desired output format.
GIMP:
- Install GIMP from your distribution’s software center or package manager.
- Open GIMP.
- Go to File > Open and select your .SUN file.
- Go to File > Export As... and choose the desired output format (e.g., JPEG, PNG).

macOS (Mac):

Preview:
- Open Preview.
- Go to File > Open and select your .SUN file.
- Go to File > Export... and choose the desired output format (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
GIMP:
- Install GIMP for macOS from the official GIMP website.
- Open GIMP.
- Follow the same steps as in Linux to convert the file.

Android:

Android devices generally rely on apps from the Google Play Store for file conversion. Some options include:
- Photo Editor by Aviary: Allows for basic image editing and format conversion.
- Pixlr: Offers more advanced editing features and format conversion capabilities.

iOS:

iOS devices also use apps available on the App Store for file conversion:
- Adobe Photoshop Express: Provides basic image editing and conversion tools.
- Pixlr: Offers similar capabilities to its Android counterpart.

Other Platforms:

For other platforms not listed (e.g., Unix variants):
- ImageMagick is a powerful cross-platform tool available for Unix-like systems and can be used via command line for .SUN file conversion.