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DEC Six Pixels (.sixel)

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.

SIXEL Converter

Radiance Scene Description (.rad)

The RAD file extension, associated with the Radiance software suite, stands for Radiance Scene Description. It is used to describe materials and geometry for lighting simulations and rendering programs. Developed by Greg Ward at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Radiance employs ray tracing and an octree data structure for accurate lighting calculations. RAD files are ASCII text files that must be compiled into an octree before rendering.

RAD Converter

How to convert SIXEL to RAD?

  1. Upload SIXEL File

    Choose the SIXEL image you wish to convert.

  2. Select SIXEL Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use SIXEL to RAD tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your RAD

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your RAD file.

Convert SIXEL to RAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SIXEL format to RAD?

To change SIXEL format to RAD, upload your SIXEL file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your SIXEL file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted RAD file afterward.

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Convert SIXEL to RAD on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your SIXEL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert SIXEL_INPUT_FILE --to rad

Convert SIXEL to RAD on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your SIXEL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert SIXEL_INPUT_FILE --to rad

Convert SIXEL to RAD on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to SIXEL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your SIXEL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert SIXEL_INPUT_FILE --to rad

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