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Portable Arbitrary Map (.pam)

The PAM (Portable Arbitrary Map) file extension is a versatile bitmap format used primarily in UNIX-based systems. It extends the Portable Any Map (PNM) format, supporting 2-dimensional image data storage in a binary format with an ASCII header. Introduced to enhance flexibility and interoperability in image processing, PAM files are utilized for various graphical applications, offering a standardized method for handling diverse image types. This format's history traces back to the need for a more adaptable and comprehensive bitmap solution within the PNM family.

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Radiance Scene Description (.rad)

The RAD file extension, associated with the Radiance software suite, stands for Radiance Scene Description. It is used to describe materials and geometry for lighting simulations and rendering programs. Developed by Greg Ward at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Radiance employs ray tracing and an octree data structure for accurate lighting calculations. RAD files are ASCII text files that must be compiled into an octree before rendering.

RAD Converter

How to convert PAM to RAD?

  1. Upload PAM File

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

  2. Select PAM Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use PAM to RAD tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your RAD

    Let the file convert, then you can download your RAD file right afterward.

Convert PAM to RAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PAM format to RAD?

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

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Convert PAM to RAD on macOS

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

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

Convert PAM to RAD 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 PAM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PAM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PAM_INPUT_FILE --to rad

Convert PAM to RAD on Linux

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

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

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