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Radiance Scene Description (.rad)

The RAD file extension, associated with the Radiance software suite, stands for Radiance Scene Description. It is used to describe materials and geometry for lighting simulations and rendering programs. Developed by Greg Ward at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Radiance employs ray tracing and an octree data structure for accurate lighting calculations. RAD files are ASCII text files that must be compiled into an octree before rendering.

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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 RAD to HDR?

  1. Upload RAD File

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

  2. Select RAD Tools

    Choose any RAD to HDR converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your HDR

    Give it a moment for the HDR conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.

Convert RAD to HDR

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How to change RAD format to HDR?

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

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

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

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

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