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Convert PGM images to SVG format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Portable Graymap (.pgm)

The Portable Graymap (PGM) file extension, originating in the late 1980s as part of the Netpbm project, stands for "Portable Gray Map". It serves as a simple, versatile format for grayscale images, enabling easy reading and writing by various programs. Due to its straightforward structure and plain text encoding, it's often used in academic and research settings where ease of parsing and accessibility are crucial. PGM files store grayscale images in a compact, efficient manner, making them an essential tool for image processing tasks.

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Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg)

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, a versatile file format developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in 1999. This XML-based format is primarily used for defining vector-based graphics for the web, enabling smooth scaling and high-quality rendering on various display resolutions. SVG's scalability, interactivity, and animation support make it ideal for responsive web design, complex illustrations, diagrams, and data visualizations. Its textual nature ensures easy editing and integration with other web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, promoting seamless user experiences and streamlined workflows in modern web development.

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How to convert PGM to SVG?

  1. Upload PGM File

    Start uploading a PGM image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your PGM file.

  2. Select PGM Tools

    To customize PGM to SVG conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your SVG

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your SVG image.

Convert PGM to SVG

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PGM format to SVG?

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

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Convert PGM to SVG on macOS

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

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

Convert PGM to SVG 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 PGM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PGM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PGM_INPUT_FILE --to svg

Convert PGM to SVG on Linux

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

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

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