Multiple source images
Only one image is decoded; a concatenated image sequence is not exported as a complete set.
Convert PAM to JPEG XL
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What happens when you convert PAM to JPEG XL?
Encoding mode
Lossless pixels, lossy pixels and reversible recompression of an eligible JPEG bitstream are separate modes. Exact JPEG reconstruction requires its reconstruction data, not just matching rendered pixels. Quality defaults to 80; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
PAM
Source
PAM
Portable Arbitrary Map
Compression: UncompressedTransparency: YesMetadata: Header, Comments
Portable Arbitrary Map: simple uncompressed raster samples for image-processing pipelines.
Explore PAM format →JPEG XL
Target
JPEG XL
JPEG XL Image Coding System
Compression: Lossy & losslessTransparency: YesMetadata: Exif, XMP, ICC, JUMBF
A JPEG-family image system for lossy and lossless pictures, high precision, alpha and animation.
Explore JPEG XL format →Is PAM → JPEG XL right for you?
Good choice when
- JPEG XL fits your delivery use: High-precision photographic storage.
- You can choose the source image or part needed for delivery.
- You need a transparency-capable destination and will check its supported variant.
- Your receiving application supports the required JPEG XL variant.
Probably not when
- You require a complete collection, page set or multipart round trip.
- You assume format-level alpha support guarantees matching transparent edges.
- You need a guaranteed output file size or archival pixel equality. Encoder settings do not guarantee either.
- You require identical samples without a defined colour and precision policy.
PAM to JPEG XL conversion details
- Multiple source images
- Only one image is decoded; a concatenated image sequence is not exported as a complete set.
- Transparency representation
- The implemented target supports alpha. Display-pixel processing can round translucent samples; archival sample equality is not promised.
- Encoding mode
- Lossless pixels, lossy pixels and reversible recompression of an eligible JPEG bitstream are separate modes. Exact JPEG reconstruction requires its reconstruction data, not just matching rendered pixels. Quality defaults to 80; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
- Sample precision & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Metadata & colour
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
- Compression
- PAM: Uncompressed → JPEG XL: Lossy & lossless PAM: Netpbm stores these samples without compression. Reducing colour, thresholding or changing maxval can still lose information before storage; text and binary representations change the layout, not its image meaning. JPEG XL: Lossless pixels, lossy pixels and reversible recompression of an eligible JPEG bitstream are separate modes. Exact JPEG reconstruction requires its reconstruction data, not just matching rendered pixels.
- Transparency
- Transparency is replaced with white by default. Change the background in Advanced options.
- Animation
- Still image output. Animated files use only the first frame; animation is not preserved.
- Colour depth
- PAM: maxval up to 65535 → JPEG XL: High-bit-depth samples
- HDR
- JPEG XL: Supported
- Layers
- JPEG XL: Frame blending; not PSD editing
- Dimensions
- Rendered image dimensions are retained within the converter limits; this tool does not offer resizing. Orientation handling depends on the source decoder.
- Metadata
- Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Common questions
Will every source image be exported?
Only one image is decoded; a concatenated image sequence is not exported as a complete set.
Which compression mode will JPEG XL use?
Lossless pixels, lossy pixels and reversible recompression of an eligible JPEG bitstream are separate modes. Exact JPEG reconstruction requires its reconstruction data, not just matching rendered pixels. Quality defaults to 80; adjust it in Advanced options. File size depends on the image and encoder.
Are bit depth and colour values guaranteed to match?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
Will metadata and colour profiles be retained?
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.