What is a PAM file?
PAM (Portable Arbitrary Map) is a graphics file format associated with the Netpbm library. It is a generalization of the PBM, PGM, and PPM formats, designed to handle 2D arrays of data.
PAM files can contain black and white, grayscale, or RGB color data, often with an alpha channel. Our Online PAM Viewer allows you to visualize the contents of these flexible files.
How to View PAM Files Online
Upload PAM
Drag and drop your .pam file into the viewer.
Visualize
The tool interprets the map data and displays the image.
Convert
Save the visualization as a PNG or JPG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netpbm?
Netpbm is a toolkit for manipulation of graphic images, including conversion of images between a variety of different formats.
How do I open a PAM file?
PAM files are typically opened with command-line tools from the Netpbm suite or specialized image viewers like IrfanView or XnView. You can also use our online viewer.
Can I convert PAM to PNG?
Yes, this tool allows you to view the PAM data and download it as a standard PNG image.