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What is a PPM file?
PPM (Portable Pixmap) is a simple color image format storing RGB values in plain text or binary. It belongs to the Netpbm family and is often used in graphics programming and testing environments.
Its simplicity makes it ideal for learning and debugging, though file sizes are large due to lack of compression.
How to open PPM files
PPM files can be opened using GIMP, IrfanView, and Netpbm tools. ImageMagick also supports conversion to compressed image formats.
To convert PPM to JPG or PNG for everyday use, try AnyConv’s free online converter.
Key facts about PPM
- Full name: Portable Pixmap Format
- Extension: .ppm
- MIME type: image/x-portable-pixmap
- Developed by: Jef Poskanzer
- Initial release: 1988
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What is a BMP file?
BMP (Bitmap) is a raster image format developed by Microsoft. It stores image data pixel by pixel, which makes it simple and widely supported but often results in large file sizes due to a lack of compression.
BMP is mostly used in Windows environments and ideal for storing high-quality images where file size is not a concern. It supports various color depths and is easy to process programmatically.
How to open BMP files
BMP files are supported natively on all major operating systems — including Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can open them with default tools like Paint, Preview, or with editing software like GIMP, Photoshop, or IrfanView.
They can also be converted easily using online platforms such as AnyConv.
Key facts about BMP
- Full name: Bitmap Image File
- Extension: .bmp
- MIME type: image/bmp
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Initial release: 1986
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert PPM files?Not at all! You can convert PPM to BMP without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert PPM to BMP on AnyConv?Absolutely. All PPM and BMP files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting PPM to BMP?We do our best to preserve the original quality during PPM to BMP conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert PPM to BMP?Most conversions from PPM to BMP take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one PPM file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple PPM files to BMP at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support PPM to BMP conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting PPM to BMP on any platform.