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About the PDB format
PDB — Palm Database ImageViewer
PDB is the Palm OS database format adapted for image storage by the ImageViewer application on Palm handhelds. PDB image files store compressed images for display on Palm PDA screens and are encountered when recovering photos from Palm Pilot and Treo devices.
Common uses
- Recovering Palm PDA ImageViewer photo libraries
- Converting legacy Palm handheld images
- Historical Palm device photo archiving
- Palm OS application development assets
About the RLA format
RLA — Alias/Wavefront RLA Image
RLA is a multi-channel image format developed by Alias Research (later Alias|Wavefront, now Autodesk) for 3D rendering and compositing. It stores standard color channels alongside auxiliary channels such as depth (Z), object ID, and normal vectors, enabling sophisticated compositing workflows.
Common uses
- 3D rendering compositing with depth and ID channels
- VFX multi-pass rendering output
- Converting legacy Alias/Maya render output
- 3D studio animation frame storage
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What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.