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Free Online PFM Converter

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A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

Please note: Your PFM file, once uploaded to our server will be deleted 15 minutes after upload so please download your converted PFM file before this time.
Our PFM converter tool supports converting to the following file types:
3MF, ABC, AMF, AVIF, BLEND, BMP, CTM, DAE, DDS, DPX, DXF, EMF, EPS, EXR, FAX, FBX, GIF, GLB, HDR, ICO, IDTF, JFI, JFIF, JP2, JPEG, JPG, OBJ, OFF, PBM, PCD, PCX, PDF, PGM, PICT, PLY, PNG, PNM, PPM, PS, PSB, PSD, RGB, RGBA, SGI, SKP, STL, SUN, SVG, TGA, TIFF, UYVY, VTK, VTP, WBMP, WEBP, WMF, WRL, X, X3D, XAML, XBM, XPM, XWD, XYZ, YUV, ZIP

How to Convert your PFM file Online?

Here are 3 simple steps to convert your PFM file using our fast and free PFM file converter tool.

Upload your PFM file

Click the "Select File(s)" button, then select an PFM file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Select file type

Select the file type to convert your PFM file to using the dropdown list of available types.

Download your file

Click the download link to receive your converted file.

PFM file format information

ExtensionPFM
Full NamePortable float map
TypeImage
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatBinary

A PFM (Portable Float Map) file is a type of raster image file format used to store grayscale or color bitmap images with high precision. Unlike many other image formats, PFM files store pixel values as floating-point numbers, allowing for a wide range of values between 0 and 1 or -1 and 1 for each pixel. This high precision makes PFM files suitable for tasks like high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, where pixel values may need to represent a wide range of luminance or color data. PFM files are commonly used in computer graphics and image processing applications.

PFM files consist of a header section and an image data section. The header contains information about the image, such as its width, height, and whether it is in color or grayscale. The image data is stored as a sequence of floating-point values, with each value representing the intensity or color of a pixel. PFM files are known for their simplicity and ease of use, as they do not use complex compression or encoding schemes. This simplicity makes them a preferred choice for certain types of image manipulation tasks.

One of the key advantages of PFM files is their ability to accurately represent high dynamic range images, which contain a wide range of brightness levels. Because PFM files can store floating-point pixel values, they can faithfully capture the subtle variations in luminance or color that are often present in HDR images. This makes PFM files valuable in industries such as computer graphics, visual effects, and photography, where precise image data is crucial for achieving realistic and visually appealing results.

PFM Converter Capabilities

Our PFM converter can both convert from and to PFM files and our developers are working to improve our PFM conversion tools in future versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use the PFM conversion tools?

Yes! Our PFM conversion tools are 100% free to use.

Are there any PFM conversion usage limits?

No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our PFM conversion tools.

How long does it take to convert my PFM?

We aim to process all PFM 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.

What does the PFM conversion process involve?

Once your PFM file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your PFM and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.

Is it safe to convert my PFM on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your PFM, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my PFM on Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our PFM conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.

Is there any support for me when using the PFM tool?

If you are having difficulty converting your PFM you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.