What is a .PPM file?
A .PPM file is a type of image file known as a Portable Pixmap Image. This file format is used to store pictures in a simple way. The .PPM file includes text that describes the image's details such as whether it is in a plain text format or a "raw" binary format, the number of columns and rows in the image, and the highest color value that can be used in the image. In plain text .PPM files, the colors of each pixel are written out in numbers that can be read by humans (ASCII-encoded), while in "raw" .PPM files, the pixel colors are stored in a format that computers can read quickly but is not easily readable by humans.
You can open .PPM files with various programs depending on what computer or device you are using. Some of the programs that can open these files include: - **GIMP** and **ImageMagick**: These are popular image editing programs available for multiple operating systems. - **Netpbm**: A collection of graphics programs that can handle .PPM files. - **LibreOffice**: An office suite that can also manage image files like .PPM. - **qView**: A simple image viewer that supports .PPM files. - **File Viewer Plus** (available from Microsoft Store): A versatile file viewer that can open .PPM files among many other file types. - **Corel PaintShop Pro 2023** and **Adobe Photoshop (with CartaPGM plugin)**: Professional-grade photo editing software that supports .PPM files. - **Canvas GFX Canvas X Pro** and **ACD Systems ACDSee Photo Studio**: These are advanced tools for graphic design and photo editing. - **Apple Preview** (included with macOS): A built-in program on Mac computers that can open .PPM files. - **Web, Android, and File Viewer for Android+**: These options indicate that there are web-based tools and Android apps available for viewing .PPM files.
These programs provide various features for viewing, editing, or converting .PPM files, making them versatile for different needs and platforms.
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