Convert DIB to SIXEL
Convert DIB images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
A Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) is a format for storing bitmap graphics, ensuring compatibility across different devices and platforms. Its primary use is to enable consistent image representation, regardless of the display hardware or software. Originating from early Windows operating systems, DIBs allowed developers to create graphics that would render accurately on various hardware. Today, DIBs are integral in applications needing uniform image display and manipulation, maintaining their relevance in diverse technological contexts.
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 DIB file from your computer to initiate the upload.
Customize the DIB to SIXEL conversion using available tools before confirming.
After the SIXEL conversion finishes, click Download to retrieve the file.
Rotate DIB to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to SIXEL.
Flip DIB vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to SIXEL.
Once installed, Vertopal CLI supports conversion of DIB image into SIXEL image.
cd to move into the DIB directory or include the path.