Convert PICON to SIXEL
Convert PICON images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The PICON file extension, short for Personal Icon, is primarily used for small personal icons. These icons are commonly employed in digital satellite receivers to identify various channels and on websites to add small icons to the web address bar. The PICON format, classified as a raster image file, supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its history traces back to its use in Dreambox satellite receivers, where it enhanced user interface customization.
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 PICON file from your computer to initiate the upload.
Choose optional PICON to SIXEL tools for advanced conversion.
After the SIXEL conversion finishes, click Download to retrieve the file.
Once installed, Vertopal CLI supports conversion of PICON image into SIXEL image.