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Why convert XV to PAM?
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About the XV format
XV — Khoros Visualization Image
XV (also referred to as VIFF) is the image format associated with the Khoros/Cantata scientific visualization system, as well as being the name of the classic xv image viewer for X11. Files with this extension store images in the Khoros VIFF format.
Common uses
- Khoros scientific image processing workflows
- Legacy X11 image viewer archives
- Scientific visualization data storage
- Converting XV/VIFF images to modern formats
About the PAM format
PAM — Portable Arbitrary Map
PAM is an extended Netpbm format that generalizes PBM/PGM/PPM to support arbitrary numbers of channels and depths. It can store RGBA (color with transparency), CMYK, or any custom multi-channel image, making it the most capable member of the Netpbm family.
Common uses
- RGBA image storage with transparency
- Multi-channel scientific image data
- Flexible image pipeline interchange
- Extending Netpbm workflows to alpha and CMYK
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
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.