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Convert PBM images to RAS 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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Sun Raster (.ras)

The Sun Raster file extension, also known as RAS, is a bitmap graphics file format developed by Sun Microsystems for use on their SunOS operating system. It supports black-and-white, grayscale, and color images with various pixel depths and includes simple Run-Length Encoding (RLE) compression. The format was widely used in UNIX-based systems and is supported by many imaging applications. The RAS format has largely been superseded by more modern formats but remains relevant for legacy systems and specific use cases.

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How to convert PBM to RAS?

  1. Upload PBM File

    Choose the PBM image you wish to convert.

  2. Select PBM Tools

    Use any available PBM to RAS tools on the preview page and click Convert.

  3. Download Your RAS

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your RAS image.

Convert PBM to RAS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PBM format to RAS?

To change PBM format to RAS, 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 RAS file afterward.

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Convert PBM to RAS 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 ras

Convert PBM to RAS 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 ras

Convert PBM to RAS 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 ras

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