PDB to EXR Converter

PDB to EXR — straightforward online converter

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Fast Processing

PDB to EXR conversion is fast. Small files process almost instantly, and even larger images are done within moments.

Browser-Based Tool

Everything happens in the browser. Open the page, upload PDB, get EXR — no desktop software or extensions involved.

Batch Conversion

Convert multiple PDB files to EXR at once. Upload a batch and each file is processed independently — efficient and time-saving.

How to convert PDB to EXR

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose exr or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your exr file right afterwards

About formats

PDB (Palm Database) is a generic database container format created by Palm, Inc. for the Palm OS platform, first appearing with the original PalmPilot in March 1996. In the ebook context, PDB files most commonly use the PalmDOC or Plucker encoding to store readable text with basic formatting. The format consists of a 78-byte header identifying the database name, creation date, and record count, followed by a record index table and the data records themselves. PalmDOC-encoded PDB files use a simple LZ77-based compression scheme to pack plain text efficiently, while Plucker extends this with HTML rendering, image support, and hyperlink navigation. PDB ebooks powered a thriving mobile reading ecosystem years before dedicated e-readers existed — millions of Palm OS users carried entire libraries on devices like the Palm V, Tungsten, and Treo handhelds. A primary advantage is extreme simplicity: the flat record structure and minimal overhead mean PDB files parse instantly even on severely constrained hardware with limited memory and processing power. The open, well-documented structure is another strength, having spawned numerous reader applications across Palm OS, Windows, and later mobile platforms. Though the Palm platform is long discontinued, PDB ebooks remain accessible through conversion tools and readers like Calibre, and the format holds historical significance as one of the earliest practical mobile ebook solutions.
Developer: Palm, Inc.
Initial release: March 1996
EXR is a high-dynamic-range raster image format developed by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) internally since 1999 and publicly released as open-source software in January 2003. OpenEXR was created to meet the demanding requirements of feature film visual effects compositing, where scenes routinely contain extreme brightness ranges — from deep shadows to specular highlights on water, metal, or light sources — that exceed the precision of 8-bit or 16-bit integer formats. EXR stores pixel data in 16-bit floating-point (half) or 32-bit floating-point per channel, providing over 30 stops of dynamic range with smooth precision across the entire luminance spectrum. The format supports an arbitrary number of channels (not just RGBA), tiled and scanline storage, multiple compression methods (lossless ZIP, lossy B44 and DWAA/DWAB for preview quality), multi-part files containing multiple views or layers, and deep pixel data where each pixel stores multiple depth-sorted samples for volumetric effects. One advantage is compositing fidelity: the floating-point precision means that color grading, exposure adjustments, lighting changes, and multi-layer compositing operations produce mathematically correct results without the banding, clipping, or quantization artifacts inherent in integer formats. EXR's adoption as the VFX industry standard is another core strength — it is the default interchange format for Foundry Nuke, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Fusion, Adobe After Effects, and every major 3D renderer, and its open-source C++ library is embedded in hundreds of production tools.
Initial release: January 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PDB to EXR?

Moving from PDB to EXR gives you HDR for visual effects — essential when you need your legacy Palm data in a widely supported format.

What programs open EXR files?

Photoshop, Nuke, Blender, GIMP with plugin can handle EXR files. Free alternatives exist for every major operating system as well.

Does the converter work on mobile devices?

The converter runs in your browser, so it works on mobile devices, tablets, and computers without any app installation.

Will image dimensions change during conversion?

Pixel dimensions remain the same unless you choose to resize. The EXR output matches the original PDB dimensions by default.

Is the conversion process secure?

All files are handled securely. PDB uploads are purged after processing, and resulting EXR files expire within 24 hours.

What if my PDB file is corrupted?

Corrupted files are detected during upload. If your PDB file has structural issues, the converter will alert you immediately.