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Personalized Image Capture Technology (.pict)

The PICT file extension, developed by Apple in 1984, stands for Personalized Image Capture Technology. It was originally used by the QuickDraw graphics library on Macintosh computers to interchange both vector and bitmap graphics. PICT files have since been deprecated in favor of formats like PDF, but they were crucial for graphics exchange in early Mac applications.

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Portable Anymap (.pnm)

The PNM (Portable Anymap) file extension, developed by Jef Poskanzer in the 1980s, stands for Portable Any Map. It is an uncompressed raster graphics format designed for portable image storage and exchange, encompassing three sub-formats: PBM (Portable Bitmap), PGM (Portable Graymap), and PPM (Portable Pixmap). PNM files store image data in plain text or binary format, ensuring easy usage across different platforms and applications. This format is widely supported by various image editing software and is valued for its simplicity and lossless compression.

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How to convert PICT to PNM?

  1. Upload PICT File

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

  2. Select PICT Tools

    Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your PNM

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final PNM file.

Convert PICT to PNM

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PICT format to PNM?

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

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Convert PICT to PNM on macOS

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

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

Convert PICT to PNM 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 PICT file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PICT_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PICT_INPUT_FILE --to pnm

Convert PICT to PNM on Linux

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

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

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