Convert CAL to SIXEL
Convert CAL images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
The CAL file extension, known as CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image, is a 1-bit black-and-white raster image format developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in the mid-1980s to standardize graphics data interchange for military documentation. It is primarily used for storing and sharing monochrome images while retaining orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images.
The SIXEL, or "six pixels", is a bitmap graphics format created by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for their terminals and printers. Initially designed for DEC dot matrix printers like the LA50, it enabled the efficient transfer of bitmap graphics using a series of ASCII characters. Each character represents a 6-pixel high row, making it suitable for 7-bit serial communication. This format was later adapted for modern terminal emulators, extending its utility beyond its original scope.
Select a CAL file from your computer to initiate the upload.
Apply CAL to SIXEL tools on the preview page and finalize with Convert.
Allow the system to complete the SIXEL conversion, then download your file.
Once installed, Vertopal CLI supports conversion of CAL image into SIXEL image.