How to convert JPEG to PPM
- Add your .JPEG file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PPM in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PPM file.
What to expect
- Full color is kept, stored uncompressed pixel-by-pixel.
- The file is considerably larger than the JPEG because there is no compression.
- JPEG artifacts present in the source are carried into the PPM unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
Is image quality preserved converting JPEG to PPM?
PPM stores full RGB color pixel-for-pixel with no additional compression, so it preserves exactly what the JPEG contained, including its existing lossy artifacts. No new loss is introduced and no lost detail is recovered.
Why convert a JPEG to PPM?
PPM is a plain, uncompressed color format that image-processing tools and scripts read and write easily, making it a convenient working or intermediate format. It is rarely used for final display.
Where can I open a PPM file?
Free tools such as GIMP, IrfanView, and XnView open it on any platform. To save space or share the picture normally, it is usually converted to PNG or JPG.
Why are PPM files so large?
PPM writes every pixel with no compression at all, so the file is much bigger than the compressed JPEG it came from. The extra size buys no extra image quality.
Programs that convert JPEG: Adobe Photoshop · PhotoFiltre Studio · TexturePacker · GIMP · Ability Photopaint · GIMP for Mac · GIMP for Linux · Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter
