Convert PAM to SIX
Convert PAM images to SIX format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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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.
The SIX file extension, short for "six pixels", is a bitmap graphics format developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for their terminals and printers. Introduced initially to send bitmap graphics to DEC dot matrix printers like the LA50, SIX later facilitated the transfer of soft fonts to terminals such as the VT220. This format encodes images using a series of six-pixel-high patterns, making it efficient for transmitting graphics over 7-bit serial links. Rediscovered around 2010, SIX remains in use with modern terminal emulators for tasks like video playback.
Start uploading a PAM image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your PAM file.
Check the file preview quickly and use PAM to SIX tools if you need to change the conversion settings.
Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your SIX file.
To change PAM format to SIX, 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 SIX file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to PAM file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to PAM file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to PAM file location or include path to your input file.