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Convert PGM to TIFF

Convert PGM images to TIFF 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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Tagged Image File Format (.tiff)

The Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) is a flexible and adaptable image file format widely used in professional environments due to its ability to store high-quality images with rich detail. Developed by Aldus Corporation in 1986, TIFF files support various color spaces and compression methods, making them ideal for archival purposes, high-resolution scanning, and desktop publishing. Its versatility and robust metadata handling ensure that TIFF remains a staple in industries requiring precise image fidelity.

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How to convert PGM to TIFF?

  1. Upload PGM File

    Choose your PGM image for uploading to our PGM converter.

  2. Select PGM Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use PGM to TIFF tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your TIFF

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your TIFF file.

Convert PGM to TIFF

Tools

PGM Rotate

Rotate PGM to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to TIFF.

PGM Flip

Flip PGM vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to TIFF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PGM format to TIFF?

To change PGM format to TIFF, 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 TIFF file afterward.

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Convert PGM to TIFF 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 tiff

Convert PGM to TIFF 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 tiff

Convert PGM to TIFF 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 tiff

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