RGB to RB Converter

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RGB to RB conversion typically completes in seconds. Upload, convert, and download — the full workflow takes under a minute for most inputs.

Cross-Platform

Whether you are on Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — Convertio's RGB to RB converter works in every modern browser.

Batch Uploads

Queue multiple RGB inputs and convert them all to RB in one session. Batch processing saves time when you have many files to handle.

How to convert RGB to RB

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

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Choose rb 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 rb file right afterwards

About formats

RGB is a raw (headerless) image format that stores pixel data as a flat sequence of red, green, and blue sample values with no container structure, compression, or metadata. Each pixel is represented by three consecutive bytes (in 8-bit mode) — one for red intensity, one for green, and one for blue — written in scanline order from the top-left corner of the image to the bottom-right. Because there is no header, the image dimensions and bit depth must be specified externally when reading the file. The format supports multiple bit depths: 8-bit (0-255 per channel), 16-bit (0-65535 per channel), and floating-point variants, with 8-bit being the most common. The RGB color model itself reflects how display hardware produces color — by mixing red, green, and blue light at varying intensities — and raw RGB files represent this model in its most direct digital form. With 8-bit channels, three bytes per pixel yield a 24-bit color palette capable of representing 16,777,216 distinct colors. One advantage is zero-overhead processing: without headers or compression to parse, raw RGB data can be memory-mapped, fed directly into GPU textures, or piped between processing stages with minimal latency — valuable in real-time imaging, scientific instrumentation, and computer vision pipelines where every millisecond matters. The format's universal simplicity provides another practical strength — any programming language can read or write raw pixel data with just basic file I/O, making it a reliable interchange format between custom software that may not share support for structured image containers. Raw RGB files are handled by ImageMagick, FFmpeg, and various scientific and graphics tools.
Initial release: 1990
RB is the native ebook format of the Rocket eBook, one of the first commercially available dedicated e-reading devices, developed by NuvoMedia and released in October 1998. Founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning — who later co-founded Tesla Motors — NuvoMedia designed the Rocket eBook as a handheld device with a reflective LCD screen, capable of storing approximately ten books in its internal memory. The RB format packages HTML-based content along with embedded images, metadata, and a table of contents into a single binary container optimized for the device's limited hardware. Content was purchased and downloaded through NuvoMedia's RocketLibrarian desktop software. A notable advantage of the format was its early support for bookmarking, annotation, dictionary lookups, and adjustable font sizing — features now standard on modern e-readers but revolutionary in the late 1990s. The Rocket eBook demonstrated viable commercial demand for dedicated reading devices, paving the way for subsequent platforms from Sony, Amazon, and others. NuvoMedia was acquired by Gemstar-TV Guide International in 2000, which discontinued the device line in 2003. While RB files are largely a historical curiosity today, they can be converted to modern formats using ebook management tools, and the format remains significant as a pioneering chapter in the evolution of digital reading.
Developer: NuvoMedia
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert RGB to RB?

RGB contains raw pixel data with no metadata or structure — converting to RB adds proper formatting so any application can display and share the image.

What programs open RB files?

RB files can be opened in Rocket eBook devices, Calibre, and legacy ebook reader applications.

Why choose RB format?

RB offers legacy ebook format, early e-reader standard. Converting RGB content into RB makes it ready for e-readers and digital distribution.

Is RGB to RB conversion free?

Standard conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans unlock larger uploads, faster processing, and higher-volume batch conversions.

How long does RGB to RB conversion take?

Most conversions finish within seconds. Processing time depends on your data size and server load, but results are typically ready almost instantly.