Convert SIXEL to PNM
Convert SIXEL images to PNM 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 PNM (Portable Anymap) file extension, developed by Jef Poskanzer in the 1980s, stands for Portable Any Map. It is an uncompressed raster graphics format designed for portable image storage and exchange, encompassing three sub-formats: PBM (Portable Bitmap), PGM (Portable Graymap), and PPM (Portable Pixmap). PNM files store image data in plain text or binary format, ensuring easy usage across different platforms and applications. This format is widely supported by various image editing software and is valued for its simplicity and lossless compression.
Choose your SIXEL image for uploading to our SIXEL converter.
Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.
Wait for the converter to finish and download your PNM image.
To change SIXEL format to PNM, 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 PNM 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.