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Convert CAL images to CALS format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cal)

The CAL file extension, known as CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image, is a 1-bit black-and-white raster image format developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the mid-1980s to standardize graphics data interchange for military documentation. It is primarily used for storing and sharing monochrome images while retaining orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images.

CAL Converter

Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cals)

The CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image file format, developed by the United States Department of Defense in the mid-1980s, is a standard for storing raster (bit-mapped) image data, typically black-and-white. It ensures efficient data interchange and retention of orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images. This standard was part of the broader CALS initiative aimed at improving electronic publishing and data management within the federal government.

CALS Converter

How to convert CAL to CALS?

  1. Upload CAL File

    Start uploading a CAL image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your CAL file.

  2. Select CAL Tools

    Use the tools available for converting CAL to CALS and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your CALS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your CALS file.

Convert CAL to CALS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CAL format to CALS?

To change CAL format to CALS, upload your CAL file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your CAL file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted CALS file afterward.

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Convert CAL to CALS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to cals

Convert CAL to CALS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to cals

Convert CAL to CALS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to cals

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