Convert SIXEL to PGM
Convert SIXEL images to PGM format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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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.
The Portable Graymap (PGM) file extension, originating in the late 1980s as part of the Netpbm project, stands for "Portable Gray Map". It serves as a simple, versatile format for grayscale images, enabling easy reading and writing by various programs. Due to its straightforward structure and plain text encoding, it's often used in academic and research settings where ease of parsing and accessibility are crucial. PGM files store grayscale images in a compact, efficient manner, making them an essential tool for image processing tasks.
Start uploading a SIXEL image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your SIXEL file.
Check the file preview quickly and use SIXEL to PGM tools if you need to change the conversion settings.
Once the convert is complete, you can download the final PGM file.
To change SIXEL format to PGM, 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 PGM file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.