HGL to RAD Conversion: FAQ
What are HGL files?
HGL files are the vintage blueprints of the digital world - they're the instructions that old plotter machines used to follow to draw technical designs with actual pens. Developed by HP for their plotters, these files tell the machine where to move, when to lift the pen, and what lines to draw. While they were big in the 80s and 90s for engineering drawings, today you'll mostly encounter them when digging up old project files or working with specialized equipment. The good news is you can easily convert them to modern formats using current software, which is handy whether you're preserving old designs or updating them for new uses. They're like the cassette tapes of the design world - outdated, but still containing valuable content you might want to preserve.
What are RAD files?
The RAD format is supported by a ray tracing application called Radiance, which contains several tools that support lighting simulation and measuring light levels. RAD files are often used in architectural project to design and evaluate lighting systems. Apart from lighting features, they can also save objects and materials, and they serve as input for OCT files that facilitate the scene rendering.
Can reaConverter convert HGL to RAD?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .hgl to .rad with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.
Can I convert HGL to RAD online?
If you only need to convert a few HGL files to RAD format, feel free to try our free online free online HGL to RAD converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn HGL files into RAD on my computer?
The best way to change HGLs to RADs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from HGL to RAD.
How can I automate HGL to RAD files conversion?
reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as Right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.
Is there a way to convert HGL files to RAD using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line hgl to rad converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert vector imagesConvert picture color spaceConvert CAD formatsSet image bit depthCopy IPTC data
