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Convert SIXEL images to VIPS 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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Virtual Image Processing System (.vips)

The VIPS (Virtual Image Processing System) file format, developed by the libvips library, is designed for high-performance image processing with low memory usage. It supports arbitrary metadata and is optimized for command-line operations. Although not widely supported by other programs, it serves as an efficient intermediate format for tasks like image inversion and gamma correction. The format includes a 64-byte header with basic fields such as image width and a set of band-interleaved scanlines for the image data.

VIPS Converter

How to convert SIXEL to VIPS?

  1. Upload SIXEL File

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

  2. Select SIXEL Tools

    Use any available SIXEL to VIPS tools on the preview page and click Convert.

  3. Download Your VIPS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your VIPS file.

Convert SIXEL to VIPS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SIXEL format to VIPS?

To change SIXEL format to VIPS, 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 VIPS file afterward.

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Convert SIXEL to VIPS 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 vips

Convert SIXEL to VIPS 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 vips

Convert SIXEL to VIPS 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 vips

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