FAQ
HGT to GIF Conversion
What are HGT files?
HGT (short for height) is the file extension of elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), a NASA mission of 2000 that mapped the terrain of most of the world, from about 56 degrees south to 60 degrees north. The data are cut into tiles, each covering exactly one degree of latitude and one degree of longitude, and every tile is a separate file. The name tells where it belongs: for example, N20E100.hgt covers the area from 20 to 21 degrees north and from 100 to 101 degrees east. The file itself contains only the heights in meters, with no other information. The data come at two levels of detail, about 90 meters per cell and about 30 meters per cell, and they are in the public domain.
What are GIF files?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) files are widely popular due to their ability to store animations and images in a relatively small size. Their compression algorithm implies the use of a limited color range (up to 256 colors), which means GIF files are great for storing static and animated images of a small size — like logos, icons or avatars, especially if you plan to transfer them or upload them online. GIF images, however, are usually not suitable for high-quality image rendering or printing.
Can reaConverter convert HGT to GIF?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .hgt to .gif 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.
What is reaConverter used for?
reaConverter is a Windows converter for 800+ formats, GIS data among them. For HGT to GIF it replaces the usual detour through QGIS, ArcGIS or ogr2ogr: add the files, pick the output format, and the whole batch converts offline. Surveyors, planners and engineering teams use it to pass data between GIS, CAD and everyday document formats.
Why choose offline conversion with reaConverter?
reaConverter is a software program that is used for offline files conversion. Your proprietary documents never leave your computer – essential for architects, engineers, healthcare and government contractors handling classified projects. Meets GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and corporate security policies by ensuring files never cross borders or third-party systems.
Can I convert HGT to GIF online?
If you only need to convert a few HGT files to GIF format, feel free to try our free online free online HGT to GIF converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn HGT files into GIF on my computer?
The best way to change HGTs to GIFs 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 HGT to GIF.
How can I automate HGT to GIF 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 HGT files to GIF using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line hgt to gif converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Change format settingsCopy metadata (EXIF, IPTC)Convert GIS filesConvert CAD formatsSet manual file date
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