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Here are 3 simple steps to convert your PBM file using our fast and free PBM file converter tool.
| Extension | PBM |
| Full Name | Portable bitmap |
| Type | Image |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
A PBM file, short for Portable Bitmap, is a simple and straightforward image file format used to store monochrome (black and white) images. It's part of the Netpbm family of formats, which includes PGM (Portable Graymap) and PPM (Portable Pixmap). PBM files are incredibly basic, containing only two colors - black and white - represented as binary values, typically 0 for black and 1 for white. Due to their simplicity, PBM files are easy to create, manipulate, and read, making them an excellent choice for tasks where color or complex image structures are not necessary.
PBM files are often used in various applications, including simple graphics, text-to-image conversions, and basic image processing tasks. Their compact size and easy-to-parse structure make them suitable for situations where efficiency and simplicity are crucial. For example, PBM files are commonly used in computer programming to represent and manipulate bitmap images, especially when dealing with fonts, icons, or simple graphical elements in applications.
While PBM files are limited to black and white images, they can be converted into other formats like PNG or JPEG if color or grayscale is required. Additionally, because they are plain text files, PBM images can be edited manually using a text editor or generated and manipulated programmatically with ease, making them a versatile choice for certain image-related tasks.
PBM Converter Capabilities
Our PBM converter can both convert from and to PBM files and our developers are working to improve our PBM conversion tools in future versions.
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Yes! Our PBM conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our PBM conversion tools.
We aim to process all PBM conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your PBM file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your PBM and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your PBM, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our PBM conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your PBM you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.
