What is a PPM file?
PPM (Portable Pixmap) is an image file format for color images. It is part of the Netpbm project and uses RGB color channels to represent pixels.
Like other Netpbm formats, PPM is simple to process and often used in academic and research settings. Our Online PPM Viewer allows you to view these files directly in your browser.
How to View PPM Files Online
Upload PPM
Drag and drop your .ppm file into the viewer.
Visualize
See the color image rendered clearly.
Convert
Download the image as a standard PNG for easy sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PPM and PGM?
PGM (Portable Graymap) is for grayscale images, while PPM (Portable Pixmap) is for full-color RGB images.
How do I open a PPM file?
Most standard image viewers don't support PPM natively. Use our online tool or software like GIMP or IrfanView.
Is PPM binary or text?
It can be both. P3 is text-based (ASCII), while P6 is binary. Both are uncompressed and can be large.