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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.

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Braille Ready Format (.brf)

The Braille Ready Format (BRF) is a digital text file format used to store braille transcriptions. Developed by the National Federation of the Blind and the American Printing House for the Blind, BRF files represent braille pages in ASCII text, making them readable by braille displays and embossers. This format supports both contracted and uncontracted braille, facilitating accessibility for visually impaired users. BRF files are essential for converting printed text into a format usable by braille notetakers and refreshable braille displays.

Convert To BRF

How to convert CALS to BRF?

  1. Upload CALS File

    Select a CALS image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select CALS Tools

    Pick any CALS to BRF tools if you need to edit your CALS file, then click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your BRF

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your BRF image.

Convert CALS to BRF

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CALS format to BRF?

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

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Convert CALS to BRF on macOS

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

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

Convert CALS to BRF 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 CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to brf

Convert CALS to BRF on Linux

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

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

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