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Convert RLE images to PBM format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Utah Run-Length Encoded Bitmap (.rle)

The RLE (Run-Length Encoded) file extension, associated with the Utah Raster Toolkit, is a lossless image compression format used primarily for 4 or 8-bit bitmap images. Developed at the University of Utah, it employs run-length encoding to compress data by reducing consecutive repeated values, making it efficient for simple graphics like icons and line drawings. Historically, it was widely used in early versions of Windows and CompuServe software.

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Portable Bitmap (.pbm)

The PBM (Portable Bitmap) file extension, part of the Netpbm project, originated in the late 1980s to facilitate efficient and portable graphics file interchange. Primarily, PBM files are used to store monochrome bitmaps in a simple ASCII text format, ensuring easy compatibility across different systems and platforms. This format supports only black-and-white imagery, making it particularly useful in scenarios where simplicity and minimalism are prioritized, such as in Unix environments for bitmap manipulation and transfer. Its historical significance lies in promoting a standardized approach to bitmap graphics in early computer technology.

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How to convert RLE to PBM?

  1. Upload RLE File

    Choose the RLE image you wish to convert.

  2. Select RLE Tools

    Use the tools available for converting RLE to PBM and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your PBM

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your PBM file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change RLE format to PBM?

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

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Convert RLE to PBM on macOS

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

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

Convert RLE to PBM 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 RLE file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your RLE_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert RLE_INPUT_FILE --to pbm

Convert RLE to PBM on Linux

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

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

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