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Video Image Communication and Retrieval (.vicar)

The VICAR file extension, developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is a raster image format designed for storing and processing multi-dimensional scientific data from space missions. It includes metadata labels and image data, supporting various data types used in biomedical imaging and geological studies. The format ensures data integrity and usability, and the open-source VICAR software system enhances accessibility for scientific research.

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Radiance Scene Description (.rad)

The RAD file extension, associated with the Radiance software suite, stands for Radiance Scene Description. It is used to describe materials and geometry for lighting simulations and rendering programs. Developed by Greg Ward at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Radiance employs ray tracing and an octree data structure for accurate lighting calculations. RAD files are ASCII text files that must be compiled into an octree before rendering.

RAD Converter

How to convert VICAR to RAD?

  1. Upload VICAR File

    Choose any VICAR image from your computer, or drag & drop a VICAR file onto this page.

  2. Select VICAR Tools

    Pick any VICAR to RAD tools if you need to edit your VICAR file, then click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your RAD

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your RAD file.

Convert VICAR to RAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change VICAR format to RAD?

To change VICAR format to RAD, upload your VICAR file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your VICAR file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted RAD file afterward.

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Convert VICAR to RAD on macOS

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

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

Convert VICAR to RAD 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 VICAR file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your VICAR_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert VICAR_INPUT_FILE --to rad

Convert VICAR to RAD on Linux

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

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

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