Convert HPGL to SIXEL
Convert HPGL images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The HPGL file extension, short for Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language, is a file format and printer control language developed by Hewlett-Packard in 1977 for use with their plotter printers, starting with the HP-9872. HPGL files contain commands that instruct plotters to draw images using lines rather than dots, making them essential in CAD applications and technical drawings. The language uses a series of two-letter codes followed by parameters to control the plotter's actions, such as moving the pen or drawing shapes.
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.
Upload a HPGL image by dragging it into the designated area.
Select tools to convert your HPGL image into a SIXEL image, then click Convert.
Wait for the converter to finalize, then access your SIXEL image.
Execute Vertopal CLI commands to convert HPGL image into SIXEL image.