.PPM File Extension
- Category: Raster Image Files
- Format: Text
What are .PPM files and how to open them?
Can't open .PPM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PPM file.
What is a .PPM file extension?
.PPM file extension has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .PPM file is Text
.PPM is Portable Pixmap Image File
A PPM file is a 24-bit color image formatted using a text format. It stores each pixel with a number from 0 to 65536, which specifies the color of the pixel. PPM files also store the image height and width, whitespace data, and the maximum color value.
The Portable Pixmap format uses an uncompressed and inefficient format compared to other bitmap image formats. Therefore, it is seldom used for storing large images.
List of all softwares that can open the Portable Pixmap Image File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus |
| GIMP |
| Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 |
| Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plugin |
| ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 |
| ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 |
| Netpbm |
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| Mac | | GIMP |
| Planamesa NeoOffice |
| Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plugin |
| Netpbm |
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File Type 2:
Post Programmable Memory File
Category: System Files Format: Binary
Data file used to "flash" some Nokia mobile phones; sometimes used to change the language pack on a phone to support a different language; may also use the .PPM_B, PPM_C, or PPM_D file extensions.