DPX file format
| Extension | .dpx |
| Category | images |
| Description | The DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) format is a professional digital image file format commonly used in the film and television industry for storing high-quality image sequences. DPX files are widely supported by digital imaging software and hardware, making them a standard for post-production workflows. |
| Technical details | DPX supports high dynamic range (HDR) and wide color gamut, maintaining detailed nuances of film images. It accommodates various color spaces like RGB, YCbCr, and XYZ, and multiple bit depths, typically 10-bit or 12-bit, ensuring high color precision. DPX files are either uncompressed or use lossless compression, resulting in large file sizes that preserve image quality. Extensive metadata storage, including film stock and color grading details, maintains content integrity throughout production. Widely supported in post-production software and hardware, DPX files integrate seamlessly into workflows, accommodating both scanned film images and digitally created frames. Its high fidelity, comprehensive metadata, and industry acceptance make DPX a cornerstone in professional film production and archiving. |