FAQ
NAT to PCT Conversion
What are NAT files?
NAT is the native archive format of Meteosat Second Generation (MSG), the European weather satellite series operated by EUMETSAT. A file of this type holds one full image of the Earth disk taken by the SEVIRI radiometer, which scans the whole disk every 15 minutes and records it in 12 spectral channels, from visible light to thermal infrared. Eleven of the channels have a ground resolution of about 3 kilometers at the point below the satellite, and the twelfth, a high-resolution visible channel, has 1 kilometer. Such images are the basis of weather forecasting, cloud and fog monitoring, dust and volcanic ash tracking, and climate research. A typical file is named after the satellite and the time of the scan, and it is large, because it holds all the channels together.
What are PCT files?
PCT is an image file format associated with Macintosh QuickDraw, a graphics program developed in the 1980s as part of the Apple Macintosh operating system. The initial version of the format, called PICT 1, could store 8 colors, while the later developed PICT 2 supported 24 and 32-bit color images. In recent years, the format has decreased in popularity, being gradually replaced by more versatile formats.
Can reaConverter convert NAT to PCT?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .nat to .pct 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 NAT to PCT 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 NAT to PCT online?
If you only need to convert a few NAT files to PCT format, feel free to try our free online free online NAT to PCT converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn NAT files into PCT on my computer?
The best way to change NATs to PCTs 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 NAT to PCT.
How can I automate NAT to PCT 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 NAT files to PCT using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line nat to pct converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert RAW formatsConvert CAD formatsSet file dateConvert vector imagesSet new DPI
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