ST_CellType

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Returns the pixel type of a raster object.

Syntax

text ST_CellType(raster raster_obj);

Parameters

ParameterDescription
raster_objThe raster object to query.

Return value

A text string representing the pixel type of the raster object. The following pixel types are supported:

ValueDescription
8BSI8-bit signed integer
8BUI8-bit unsigned integer
16BSI16-bit signed integer
16BUI16-bit unsigned integer
32BSI32-bit signed integer
32BUI32-bit unsigned integer
32BF32-bit floating point
64BF64-bit floating point

Examples

Query the pixel type of a raster object stored in raster_table:

SELECT ST_CellType(raster_obj) FROM raster_table;

Output:

8BUI