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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.

How to convert to SIXEL?

  1. Upload File

    Choose any file from your computer, or drag & drop it onto this page.

  2. Select Tools

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

  3. Download Your SIXEL

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

Convert to SIXEL

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Convert to SIXEL on macOS

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

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

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

Convert to SIXEL on Linux

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

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

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