PPM or Portable Pixelmap files are image files included in Netpbm, an open source graphics program. The other widely used Netpbm formats are PGM (Portable Graymap) and PBM (Portable Bitmap). All three are image formats and are sometimes called collectively PNMs (Portable Anymap format). While PGMs contains grayscale images, PPMs include color images and they represent intermediary files used in the conversion of less known formats using the Portable Bitmap Utilities. PPM files are mostly operated on UNIX and Intel-based platforms.
SWF (Small Web Format) is a multimedia and vector graphics format initially created by FutureWave Software, then later on transferred to Macromedia and currently owned by Adobe. SWF files contain animations and sound, developed so as to be easily uploaded and shared on the web. They can also include certain interactive programs, such as browser games, and can be opened using a Flash plugin.
So, how to change PPM into SWF?
The quick and simple way to handle your files is to get a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. Although it is fast, this software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of conversions. As you will soon realize, reaConverter will help you avoid spending countless hours trying to figure out how to convert PPMs. But at the same time, it will allow you to apply a wide range of editing options.
Download and Install reaConverter
reaConverter is quick to download, install and launch, and you don't need to be an IT specialist in order to understand in a few minutes how it operates.
Load PPM Files
Start reaConverter and load all the .ppm files you intend to convert into .swf because, as opposed to most free online converters, reaConverter supports batch conversion. So you can save the time and energy you would lose with doing repetitive operations.
Select PPMs from a folder or by drag-and-dropping them directly into the reaConverter window.
Choose Output Folder
Go to the Saving options tab and decide where you want to save new .swf files. You can also spend a few more moments to apply additional editing to the images prepared for conversion.
Select SWF as Output Format
Then pick the SWF as output format. To help you do this, a series of buttons is conveniently placed at the bottom of the reaConverter window, so you can simply press on the one you need or click Plus button to add new options.
Then simply press the Start button and your conversion will begin in no time!
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Command-line interface
Advanced users can convert PPM to SWF via command-line interface in manual or automated mode. You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.
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