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Convert SIXEL to FLIF

Convert SIXEL images to FLIF format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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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.

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Free Lossless Image Format (.flif)

The Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) is a lossless image compression format designed to outperform other formats like PNG, lossless WebP, and JPEG 2000 in terms of compression ratio. Introduced in 2015, FLIF uses MANIAC (Meta-Adaptive Near-zero Integer Arithmetic Coding) for efficient compression, making it suitable for various image types without quality loss. Despite its advantages, FLIF development ceased as it was superseded by JPEG XL.

FLIF Converter

How to convert SIXEL to FLIF?

  1. Upload SIXEL File

    Select a SIXEL image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select SIXEL Tools

    Use the tools available for converting SIXEL to FLIF and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your FLIF

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

Convert SIXEL to FLIF

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SIXEL format to FLIF?

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

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Convert SIXEL to FLIF on macOS

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

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

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

Convert SIXEL to FLIF on Linux

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

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

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