Convert SIXEL to XPM
Convert SIXEL images to XPM 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 XPM (X PixMap) file extension is a format used for storing pixmap images, primarily in the X Window System for Unix-based systems. Developed in the late 1980s, it allows for the storage of images in plain text, making it human-readable and editable. XPM files are mainly utilized for defining icons and graphical elements in software applications. They support transparency and can be easily integrated into programming languages such as C, enhancing the customization and visual appeal of user interfaces. The format's simplicity and flexibility have cemented its role in software development and graphical design.
Select a SIXEL image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.
Pick any SIXEL to XPM tools if you need to edit your SIXEL file, then click the Convert button.
Let the file convert, then you can download your XPM file right afterward.
To change SIXEL format to XPM, 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 XPM 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.