Computer Graphics Metafile

computer graphics metafile

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(computer science)

A standard device-independent graphics format that is used to transfer graphics images between computer programs and storage devices. Abbreviated CGM.

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Computer Graphics Metafile

(graphics, file format)

(CGM) A standard file format for storage and communication of graphical information, widely used on personal computers and accepted by desktop publishing and technical illustration systems.

MIME type: image/cgm.

ANSI/ISO 8632-1987. Worked on by the ISO/IEC group JTC1/SC24.

CGM Open Consortium.

See also: WebCGM.

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