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

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Portable Bitmap (.pbm)

The PBM (Portable Bitmap) file extension, part of the Netpbm project, originated in the late 1980s to facilitate efficient and portable graphics file interchange. Primarily, PBM files are used to store monochrome bitmaps in a simple ASCII text format, ensuring easy compatibility across different systems and platforms. This format supports only black-and-white imagery, making it particularly useful in scenarios where simplicity and minimalism are prioritized, such as in Unix environments for bitmap manipulation and transfer. Its historical significance lies in promoting a standardized approach to bitmap graphics in early computer technology.

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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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How to convert PBM to CAL?

  1. Upload PBM File

    Drag & drop any PBM file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select PBM Tools

    Choose any PBM to CAL converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your CAL

    Wait a few moments for the converter to complete its job, then download your CAL file.

Convert PBM to CAL

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PBM format to CAL?

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

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Convert PBM to CAL on macOS

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

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

Convert PBM to CAL 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 PBM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PBM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PBM_INPUT_FILE --to cal

Convert PBM to CAL on Linux

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

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

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