.ras CMU raster image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-cmu-raster |
|---|---|
| Description | CMU raster image |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ras file?
A .ras file is a “CMU raster image” (MIME type image/x-cmu-raster).
How do I open a .ras file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .ras file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ras shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .ras?
The MIME type is image/x-cmu-raster. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-cmu-raster .ras; in nginx: types { image/x-cmu-raster ras; }.