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| Data type | Image |
| MIME type | image/x-dune-aai |
| Developer | Dune HD |
| Primary use cases | Icons and UI images with transparency for Dune HD media players (folders, Internet radio stations, channels) |
AAI is a niche raster image format used by Dune HD media players for icons and UI graphics with transparency.
| Data type | Image |
| MIME type | image/x-dune-aai |
| Compression | Uncompressed |
| Color depth | 8-bit per channel (32-bit RGBA), alpha is limited to 0..254 |
| Color space | RGB (no embedded profile; typically treated as sRGB by tools) |
| Resolution support | Up to 2047×2047 pixels (Dune HD limitation) |
| Typical file size | ≈ 8 bytes header + 4 × width × height bytes (e.g., 256×256 ≈ 256 KB; 512×512 ≈ 1.0 MB; 1920×1080 ≈ 8.3 MB) |
The AAI file format offers several advantages that make it suitable for common use cases.
The AAI file format has certain limitations that may affect its use in specific scenarios.
AAI images are widely supported and can be viewed on most devices and platforms.
As with any image parsing, malformed files may trigger decoder bugs; keep ImageMagick/GraphicsMagick/viewers updated
Internal/proprietary format used by Dune HD devices; format description is publicly available