File Extension 008

File type: Navigation Chart File

About the 008 file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .008 files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The 008 file extension is a vector interchange format that supports the S-57 IHO standards used by maritime charting applications. This adheres to the Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) profile promulgated by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). This format file is used to represent compression of fractal images wherein high degrees of data compression algorithms are saved and achieved. In terms of fractal software methodology, photographic objects such as natural sceneries, clouds, and trees are commonly utilized.


Detailed information for file extension 008

Category: Image Data Files
File format: Open-Source
Open with Windows: Fugawi View, NavPak, CARIS Easy View, IENC
Open with Linux: FWTools Suite
The implemented algorithms for the proper extraction of the file type to accurately convert geometric shapes to particular mathematical data or computer codes are the basis for the recreation of the images. This format type has the distinct advantage of removing pixels during the storage process as opposed to the JPEG and GIF types which also save pixel information. Removal of the pixels during the saving operation makes the format resolution independent allowing for an accurate image recreation without virtually losing quality.