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Seattle FilmWorks Image (.sfw)

The SFW file extension stands for Seattle FilmWorks Image, a proprietary bitmap image format created by Seattle FilmWorks, a company specializing in film processing and digital imaging. Although the company is now defunct, SFW files can still be viewed using specific software or converted to standard formats like JPEG. This format is not widely supported by modern image editing software.

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DEC Six Pixels (.sixel)

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.

SIXEL Converter

How to convert SFW to SIXEL?

  1. Upload SFW File

    Choose your SFW image for uploading to our SFW converter.

  2. Select SFW Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use SFW to SIXEL tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your SIXEL

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

Convert SFW to SIXEL

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SFW format to SIXEL?

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

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Convert SFW to SIXEL on macOS

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

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

Convert SFW to SIXEL 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 SFW file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your SFW_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert SFW_INPUT_FILE --to sixel

Convert SFW to SIXEL on Linux

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

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

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