PGM (Portable Graymap) is a simple grayscale image format that stores pixel brightness values. It's part of the Netpbm family of image formats and is widely used in Unix systems, image processing applications, and scientific research. PGM files have a plain text header followed by grayscale pixel data.

BMP (Bitmap) is an image file format developed by Microsoft for Windows applications. It stores image data uncompressed or with simple compression, providing broad compatibility with Windows software, legacy applications, and graphic design tools.

Why convert PGM to BMP?

Convert PGM to BMP when you need to use grayscale images with Windows applications, legacy software, or systems that don't support the PGM format. BMP provides universal compatibility with Microsoft Windows environments.

Does the conversion lose quality?

No, the conversion preserves all pixel data from the PGM image. Grayscale values are accurately mapped to the BMP format without any loss of image information. The resulting BMP file represents an exact pixel-for-pixel copy of the original PGM.

What PGM formats are supported?

The converter supports both PGM formats: P2 (ASCII-encoded) and P5 (binary-encoded). Both formats are automatically detected and converted to BMP without any loss of quality.

Yes! All image conversion happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your PGM images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for your sensitive images. The entire conversion process takes place locally on your device.

PGM to BMP Converter

Convert PGM (Portable Graymap) grayscale images to BMP bitmap format for legacy software compatibility and Windows applications. Perfect for converting scientific grayscale images to uncompressed bitmap format.

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