FAQ
NAT to PNG 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 PNG files?
The PNG (Portable Network Graphics) file format was designed in the mid-1990s as an improved alternative to the previously existing JPG and GIF formats, and as an extension which would be particularly web-friendly. In time, PNG files have gained a wide popularity and are highly appreciated at the moment for their ability to provide a lossless compression of images, which translates in high-quality and detailed renderings.
Can reaConverter convert NAT to PNG?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .nat to .png 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 PNG 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 PNG online?
If you only need to convert a few NAT files to PNG format, feel free to try our free online free online NAT to PNG converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn NAT files into PNG on my computer?
The best way to change NATs to PNGs 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 PNG.
How can I automate NAT to PNG 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 PNG using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line nat to png converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert PDFAdd watermark on imageConvert CAD formatsSet file dateChange format settings
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