Convert PNM to SIXEL
Convert PNM images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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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.
The SIXEL, or "six pixels", is a bitmap graphics format created by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for their terminals and printers. Initially designed for DEC dot matrix printers like the LA50, it enabled the efficient transfer of bitmap graphics using a series of ASCII characters. Each character represents a 6-pixel high row, making it suitable for 7-bit serial communication. This format was later adapted for modern terminal emulators, extending its utility beyond its original scope.
Choose your PNM image for uploading to our PNM converter.
Before clicking the Convert button, use any available PNM to SIXEL tools.
You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your SIXEL file.
To change PNM format to SIXEL, upload your PNM file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PNM file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted SIXEL file afterward.
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cd to PNM file location or include path to your input file.