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DEC Six Pixels (.six)

The SIX file extension, short for "six pixels", is a bitmap graphics format developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for their terminals and printers. Introduced initially to send bitmap graphics to DEC dot matrix printers like the LA50, SIX later facilitated the transfer of soft fonts to terminals such as the VT220. This format encodes images using a series of six-pixel-high patterns, making it efficient for transmitting graphics over 7-bit serial links. Rediscovered around 2010, SIX remains in use with modern terminal emulators for tasks like video playback.

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Portable Floatmap (.pfm)

The Portable Floatmap (PFM) file format, also known as Portable FloatMap, is an image file format designed to store High Dynamic Range (HDR) images using floating-point values. Developed in the spirit of the Portable Pixmap format, PFM files contain image data with resolutions and byte order specified in the header. This format is particularly useful for applications requiring precise image data, such as computer graphics and image processing. PFM has been widely adopted in the IT industry for its ability to handle a wide range of pixel values beyond the standard 0-255 range, making it ideal for HDR imaging and other advanced visualizations.

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How to convert SIX to PFM?

  1. Upload SIX File

    Start uploading a SIX image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your SIX file.

  2. Select SIX Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use SIX to PFM tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your PFM

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

Convert SIX to PFM

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SIX format to PFM?

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

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Convert SIX to PFM on macOS

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

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

Convert SIX to PFM 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 SIX file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your SIX_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert SIX_INPUT_FILE --to pfm

Convert SIX to PFM on Linux

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

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

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