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Convert CAL to TIF

Convert CAL images to TIF 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.

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Tagged Image File Format (.tif)

TIF, short for Tagged Image File Format, is a flexible and adaptable file format that was introduced in the mid-1980s by Aldus Corporation, now Adobe Systems. Primarily used for storing high-quality raster graphics and images, TIF files are widely adopted in professional environments such as graphic design, medical imaging, and desktop publishing due to their support for lossless compression and extensive metadata capabilities. The format's longevity and adaptability have made it a staple in image archiving and complex image editing tasks, ensuring consistency and high resolution across various platforms and applications.

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How to convert CAL to TIF?

  1. Upload CAL File

    Choose your CAL image for uploading to our CAL converter.

  2. Select CAL Tools

    To customize CAL to TIF conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your TIF

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final TIF file.

Convert CAL to TIF

Tools

CAL Rotate

Rotate CAL to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to TIF.

CAL Flip

Flip CAL vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to TIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CAL format to TIF?

To change CAL format to TIF, 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 TIF file afterward.

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Convert CAL to TIF 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 tif

Convert CAL to TIF 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 tif

Convert CAL to TIF 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 tif

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