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The CIP file extension denotes a proprietary graphic format engineered by Cisco Systems for exclusive use on its IP phones. This specialized format accommodates images, ranging from logos and backgrounds to icons and other visual elements, tailored for display on Cisco IP phone screens. These devices typically boast a 133x64 LCD screen, adept at rendering both text and graphics encoded in XML. Developers craft these CIP images utilizing the Cisco IP Phone Services SDK, which furnishes a suite of development resources and comprehensive guides to facilitate the creation of bespoke phone services and graphics.
Employing the CIP format is pivotal for the tailored branding of Cisco IP phones, enabling enterprises to infuse their devices with distinctive corporate visuals or practical imagery. For example, a CIP file may house a company's logo for the idle screen or specialized icons for phone operations. The design process encompasses crafting the image to meet specific dimensions and color schemes, followed by conversion to CIP using SDK tools. Post-creation, deployment of these CIP files to the phones is conducted through the Cisco Unified Communications Manager or directly to the handset, contingent on the organization's telephony network configuration.
| Name | Cisco IP-Phone Image Bitmap |
|---|---|
| File Extension(s) | .cip |
| Category | Raster Images |
| Use For | Storing and rendering tailored graphics, such as custom images, backgrounds, icons, and logos, on the displays of Cisco IP phones. |
| Developer | Cisco Systems |
| MIME Type(s) | N/A |
| License | Proprietary; owned by Cisco Systems, is subject to Cisco's licensing terms. |
| File Sample(s) | N/A |