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.120 — Deluxe Paint II Animation

Electronic Arts · 1990

Developer
Electronic Arts
Category
Images
MIME Type
image/x-deluxe-paint-animation
First Released
1990
Open Format
No
File Signature
Not readily available or consistently defined for .120 files.
At a Glance
.120
Deluxe Paint II Animation

The .120 file extension is used for animations created with the Deluxe Paint II graphics software on Amiga computers.

Reviewed on April 28, 2026
Compression
Compressed
Transparency
No
Editability
Medium
Best for
Amiga animations

Key Features

  • Stores multi-frame animations.
  • Utilizes the Amiga's color palette capabilities.
  • Proprietary format tied to Deluxe Paint II.
  • Supports basic frame-by-frame animation sequences.

Best For

  • Creating and viewing animations within the Deluxe Paint II environment.
  • Preserving animated assets from the Amiga platform.
  • Retro computing enthusiasts working with Amiga graphics.

Less Ideal For

  • Modern web animations.
  • High-definition video playback.
  • Cross-platform animation sharing.
  • Professional animation production.

Common Use Cases

  • Saving animations for Amiga game development.
  • Creating animated intros or cutscenes for Amiga software.
  • Archiving animated artwork from the Amiga era.
  • Studying or restoring classic Amiga graphics.

How to Open It

  1. Use Deluxe Paint II (or a compatible Amiga emulator like WinUAE) to open and view .120 files.
  2. Some Amiga classic image viewers might offer limited support.
  3. Specialized retro computing tools may exist for conversion or viewing.

What is a .120 file?

The .120 file extension is primarily associated with Deluxe Paint II, a popular raster graphics editor for Amiga computers. This format is specifically used to store animations created within the software, allowing for sequences of frames to be saved together. It was a significant feature for game development and graphic design on the Amiga platform during its heyday. While not widely used today outside of retro computing enthusiasts, it represents a piece of digital art history.

Programs That Open .120 Files

PlatformProgram
WindowsWinUAEFree

How to Convert .120 Files

FormatMethod
.GIFDeluxe Paint II export, Amiga emulator plugins
.PNGConvert each frame individually via Amiga software or emulators.

Common Problems with .120 Files

⚠️ Difficulty opening .120 files on modern operating systems.
Utilize an Amiga emulator like WinUAE to run Deluxe Paint II or compatible viewers.
⚠️ Limited compatibility with standard image or video players.
Convert the animation to a more widely supported format like GIF if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deluxe Paint II?▼

Deluxe Paint II was a powerful graphics editing program for Amiga computers, known for its advanced features for the time, including animation capabilities.

Can I open .120 files on my PC or Mac easily?▼

Directly opening .120 files on modern OSs is difficult. You typically need an Amiga emulator, such as WinUAE, to run the original software.

Is .120 a video format?▼

While it contains animated frames, .120 is specifically an animation format created by Deluxe Paint II, not a general-purpose video format.

Technical Details

A .120 file contains a sequence of bitmap images designed to be played back as an animation. It is a proprietary format specific to Deluxe Paint II. The file structure likely includes header information detailing frame dimensions, color palettes, frame rates, and the actual pixel data for each frame, often compressed to save space.

Did You Know?

Deluxe Paint was instrumental in the visual style of many Amiga games and demos.
The .120 format's reliance on specific color palettes was characteristic of Amiga graphics capabilities.

Security Information

As a proprietary file format from the early 1990s, .120 files are generally considered safe. However, always ensure you are obtaining files from trusted sources, as with any file type, to avoid potential malware risks, especially when using emulators.