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Portable Floatmap (.pfm)

The Portable Floatmap (PFM) file format, also known as Portable FloatMap, is an image file format designed to store High Dynamic Range (HDR) images using floating-point values. Developed in the spirit of the Portable Pixmap format, PFM files contain image data with resolutions and byte order specified in the header. This format is particularly useful for applications requiring precise image data, such as computer graphics and image processing. PFM has been widely adopted in the IT industry for its ability to handle a wide range of pixel values beyond the standard 0-255 range, making it ideal for HDR imaging and other advanced visualizations.

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Radiance HDR (.hdr)

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and in the context of Radiance, it refers to a file format used for storing high-quality images. The Radiance HDR format was developed as part of the Radiance rendering system, which originated in the late 1980s at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Its primary use is in the field of computer graphics, where it captures a wider range of luminance levels compared to standard formats, enabling more realistic lighting effects. This format is particularly beneficial for tasks requiring precise light measurements and accurate visualizations, making it indispensable for professionals in fields such as architectural visualization and visual effects.

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How to convert PFM to HDR?

  1. Upload PFM File

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

  2. Select PFM Tools

    Use the tools available for converting PFM to HDR and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your HDR

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final HDR image.

Convert PFM to HDR

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PFM format to HDR?

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

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Convert PFM to HDR on macOS

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

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

Convert PFM to HDR 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 PFM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PFM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PFM_INPUT_FILE --to hdr

Convert PFM to HDR on Linux

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

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

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