SCR (ZX Spectrum)
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'''SCR''' (also called '''ZX-Spectrum SCREEN$''') is a raster image file format used on ZX Spectrum computers, especially for screen shots. It is really just a dump of the computer's video memory. | '''SCR''' (also called '''ZX-Spectrum SCREEN$''') is a raster image file format used on ZX Spectrum computers, especially for screen shots. It is really just a dump of the computer's video memory. | ||
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| + | |+ SCR Varieties | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Type !! Extension !! Resolution !! File Size || Other | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | SCR || .scr || 256x192 || 6912 || 16 colors | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Monochrome || .scr || 256x192 || 6144 || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | ULA+ || .scr || 256x192 || 6976 || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Timex 2048 Hi-Color || .scr || 256x192 || 12288 || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Timex 2048 Hi-Res || .scr || 512x384 || 12289 || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Timex 2048 Hi-Res Gigascreen || .hrg || 512x384 || 24578 || | ||
| + | |} | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
| − | * [http://www.zx-modules.de/fileformats/scrformat.html SCR screen format] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20180424204026/http://www.zx-modules.de/fileformats/scrformat.html SCR screen format (archived)] |
== Software == | == Software == | ||
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* [[XnView]] | * [[XnView]] | ||
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/scrplus/ SCRplus] | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/scrplus/ SCRplus] | ||
| + | * [[Farbfeld Utilities]] | ||
| + | * [[RECOIL]] | ||
== Sample files == | == Sample files == | ||
* ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz ([ftp://ftp.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/tools/unix/ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz FTP] [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/tools/unix/ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz HTTP]) → scrs/*.scr | * ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz ([ftp://ftp.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/tools/unix/ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz FTP] [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/tools/unix/ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz HTTP]) → scrs/*.scr | ||
* [http://cd.textfiles.com/230/EMULATOR/SINCLAIR/DOSTOOLS/BMP2SPEC/EXAMPLES.TAP EXAMPLES.TAP] | * [http://cd.textfiles.com/230/EMULATOR/SINCLAIR/DOSTOOLS/BMP2SPEC/EXAMPLES.TAP EXAMPLES.TAP] | ||
| + | * [https://zxart.ee/eng/graphics/database/pictureType:standard/ zxart.ee] | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/zxSCR}} | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/zxMonochrome}} | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/zxULAPlus}} | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/timexHiColor}} | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/timexHiRes}} | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/timexHiResGigascreen}} | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120330020033/http://www.nvg.ntnu.no/sinclair/faq/fileform.html#SCR Speccy Emulator File Formats] (from archive.org) | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120330020033/http://www.nvg.ntnu.no/sinclair/faq/fileform.html#SCR Speccy Emulator File Formats] (from archive.org) | ||
* [http://www.nottinghampost.com/Retro-consoles-1980s-Beeston/story-25853247-detail/story.html ZX Spectrum computers from the 1980s to be made again in Beeston] | * [http://www.nottinghampost.com/Retro-consoles-1980s-Beeston/story-25853247-detail/story.html ZX Spectrum computers from the 1980s to be made again in Beeston] | ||
| + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum_graphic_modes ZX Spectrum graphic modes (WikiPedia)] | ||
== Editors' notes == | == Editors' notes == | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 13 December 2024
SCR (also called ZX-Spectrum SCREEN$) is a raster image file format used on ZX Spectrum computers, especially for screen shots. It is really just a dump of the computer's video memory.
| Type | Extension | Resolution | File Size | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | .scr | 256x192 | 6912 | 16 colors |
| Monochrome | .scr | 256x192 | 6144 | |
| ULA+ | .scr | 256x192 | 6976 | |
| Timex 2048 Hi-Color | .scr | 256x192 | 12288 | |
| Timex 2048 Hi-Res | .scr | 512x384 | 12289 | |
| Timex 2048 Hi-Res Gigascreen | .hrg | 512x384 | 24578 |
Contents |
Specifications
Software
- ImageMagick (format named "SCR")
- Konvertor
- XnView
- SCRplus
- Farbfeld Utilities
- RECOIL
Sample files
- ZXscrconv-0.2.tar.gz (FTP HTTP) → scrs/*.scr
- EXAMPLES.TAP
- zxart.ee
- dexvert samples — image/zxSCR
- dexvert samples — image/zxMonochrome
- dexvert samples — image/zxULAPlus
- dexvert samples — image/timexHiColor
- dexvert samples — image/timexHiRes
- dexvert samples — image/timexHiResGigascreen
Links
- http://www.worldofspectrum.org/faq/reference/formats.htm
- Speccy Emulator File Formats (from archive.org)
- ZX Spectrum computers from the 1980s to be made again in Beeston
- ZX Spectrum graphic modes (WikiPedia)
Editors' notes
TODO: There are a number of variants of this format, some of which are mentioned here.
