PPM (Portable Pixmap) is a very simple, uncompressed color picture format from the Netpbm family. Programs that process images use it because it is easy to read and write. PPM files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.
What is a PPM file?
PPM – Portable Pixmap image. PPM (Portable Pixmap) is a very simple, uncompressed color picture format from the Netpbm family. Programs that process images use it because it is easy to read and write.
How to convert a PPM file
- Click Select File, or drop your .ppm files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example JPG.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
PPM at a glance
| PPM | |
|---|---|
| Compression | None |
| Transparency | No |
| Animation | No |
| Created by | Netpbm family (Jef Poskanzer), 1980s |
| Best for | Image processing tools and tests |
Frequently asked questions
What is a PPM file?
PPM (Portable Pixmap) is a very simple, uncompressed color picture format from the Netpbm family. Programs that process images use it because it is easy to read and write.
How do I open a PPM file?
Most image viewers and editors open PPM files. If yours does not, convert the picture to JPG or PNG here.
Is converting PPM files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PPM files uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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