Online PBM Converter
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What is a PBM file?
PBM is a monochrome image format that stores images in plain text or binary form. It is part of the Netpbm suite and is often used in academic or embedded systems.
PBM files contain only black and white pixels — no shades of gray.
How to open PBM files
PBM files can be opened with GIMP, IrfanView, ImageMagick, and Netpbm tools. They’re very basic but useful in scripting and processing pipelines.
Convert PBM to PNG or JPG with AnyConv in just a few clicks online.
Key facts about PBM
- Full name: Portable Bitmap Format
- Extension: .pbm
- MIME type: image/x-portable-bitmap
- Developed by: Netpbm
- Initial release: 1988
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FAQ
- 👍 What is the best PBM converter?
- Perhaps our PBM converter is the best. AnyConv is fast, free and does not require software installation.
- 🔺 How to convert Image files to PBM?
- Choose files and upload them on the page. Select "to PBM" and click "Convert". After a few seconds, you can download PBM files.
- 🔻 How do i change PBM to another format?
- Upload your PBM-file on the page. Select target format and click "Convert". PBM conversion takes a few seconds.
- 📱 Can I use PBM converter on iPhone or iPad?
- Yes, you can convert PBM files from iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices, because AnyConv PBM Converter is a multi-platform web service.