Convert RLE to SIXEL
Convert RLE images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
The RLE (Run-Length Encoded) file extension, associated with the Utah Raster Toolkit, is a lossless image compression format used primarily for 4 or 8-bit bitmap images. Developed at the University of Utah, it employs run-length encoding to compress data by reducing consecutive repeated values, making it efficient for simple graphics like icons and line drawings. Historically, it was widely used in early versions of Windows and CompuServe software.
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.
Click Choose File to upload a RLE image from your device.
Customize the RLE to SIXEL conversion using available tools before confirming.
When the SIXEL status is successful, download the file immediately.
Vertopal CLI manages conversion from RLE image into SIXEL image once installed.
cd to move into the RLE directory or include the path.