SOL to PGM Conversion: FAQ
What are SOL files?
SOL is an extension attached to a 2-D representation of the bottom copper layer from a printed circuit board (PCB). SOL is part of the Gerber family of extensions, which represents the de facto standard in the PCB industry. Other similar formats include CMP, STS, STC — to name just a few. Gerber files contain descriptions of various board details, such as electrical connections, copper layers, solder masks, silkscreen data etc.
What are PGM files?
The PGM or Portable Graymap format is part of a package of open source graphics programs called Netpbm. Other Netpbm formats include PPM (Portable Pixmap) and PBM (Portable Bitmap), also known under the collective name of PNM (Portable Anymap). A PGM file includes a grayscale image, can work on a UNIX platform, as well as on Windows or Mac OS X, and can render a scope of up to 255 grayscale colors.
Can reaConverter convert SOL to PGM?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .sol to .pgm 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 SOL to PGM online?
If you only need to convert a few SOL files to PGM format, feel free to try our free online free online SOL to PGM converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn SOL files into PGM on my computer?
The best way to change SOLs to PGMs 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 SOL to PGM.
How can I automate SOL to PGM 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 SOL files to PGM using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line sol to pgm converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert Gerber filesCrop imagesChange format settingsChange picture DPIConvert vector files