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Summary
Name	JTIP (JPEG Tiled Image Pyramid)
Version
Other names	JTIP
Identifiers	PUID: fmt/149
Family
Classification	Image (Raster)
Disclosure	Full
Description	JTIP is a multi-resolution format, created for image presentation with easy transfer and handling, based on SPIFF. It allows presentation of images in various sizes and resolutions from vignette (1/16 screen size, used for browsing) through imagette (1/4 screen, for image comparison), to full screen and higher resolution images. Each layer is divided into tiles so the user can if or pan easily. A file contains an internal ID for tiles, with each tile associated with a single file header and separated by markers. Under header there can be and optional table noting the tile offsets, or an external ID for separate files. JTIP is not widely used and is no longer supported.
Orientation	Binary
Byte order	Big-endian (Motorola)
Related file formats	None.
Technical Environment
Released
Supported until
Format Risk
Developed by	None.
Supported by	None.
Source	Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Source date	02 Feb 2007
Source description
Last updated	02 Feb 2007
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