Convert VICAR to SIXEL
Convert VICAR images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The VICAR (Video Image Communication and Retrieval) file extension is a specialized raster image format developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1966 to manage and process imaging data from unmanned planetary missions. It supports multi-dimensional scientific data, including spectroscopic, hyperspectral, and radar imagery, making it suitable for space exploration, biomedical imaging, and geological studies. The format includes metadata for data integrity and usability, and the software system is now open-source.
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 VICAR file from your computer to initiate the upload.
Customize the VICAR to SIXEL conversion using available tools before confirming.
You will be redirected to the download page to obtain the SIXEL image.
Once installed, Vertopal CLI supports conversion of VICAR image into SIXEL image.
cd to move into the VICAR directory or include the path.