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Simple Workflow

Upload, convert, download — the entire VIFF to PNG workflow takes under a minute for most files.

Fast Conversion

No waiting around. The VIFF to PNG converter delivers results in seconds, even for complex source files.

Format Flexibility

Choose from a wide range of output formats for your VIFF data. PNG is one option among many supported targets.

How to convert VIFF to PNG

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

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Choose png 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 png file right afterwards

About formats

VIFF (Visualization Image File Format) is a scientific image format developed by Khoral Research (originally at the University of New Mexico), first appearing around 1990 with the Khoros visual programming environment for image processing and data visualization. VIFF files use a 1024-byte header followed by optional color map data, and the image data itself, with the header containing detailed specifications: data storage type (bit, byte, short, integer, float, double, complex), data encoding (none, CCITT Group 3/4), color space model (none, generic, RGB, HSI, CMYK, and others), and support for multi-band (multi-channel) images with arbitrary numbers of bands. The format accommodates one-dimensional signals, two-dimensional images, three-dimensional volumes, and location data (sparse pixel coordinates), making it versatile beyond simple image storage. VIFF was designed for the Khoros/VisiQuest visual dataflow programming environment, where users constructed image processing pipelines by connecting processing nodes in a graphical canvas — an approach that influenced later systems like AVS, MATLAB Simulink, and LabVIEW. One advantage is scientific data fidelity: VIFF supports the full range of numeric types used in scientific computing (including complex numbers and double-precision floats), stores multi-band datasets natively, and carries calibration metadata — making it suitable for remote sensing, medical imaging, and spectral analysis applications where generic image formats lose information. The format's connection to the Khoros visual programming paradigm provides another notable dimension — VIFF was the standard I/O format for one of the most influential early visual programming environments for scientific image analysis. VIFF files can be read by ImageMagick and legacy Khoros/VisiQuest installations.
Developer: Khoral Research
Initial release: 1990
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert VIFF to PNG?

Converting VIFF to PNG lets you share scientific visualization data as standard images for reports and publications — PNG is widely recognized and easy to share.

How do I open PNG files?

Use any browser, image viewer, or graphics editor to view PNG files. This format enjoys broad software support on all major platforms.

What platforms support this conversion?

Convertio works in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile.

Is my VIFF data kept private?

Convertio deletes uploaded VIFF files immediately after conversion. PNG outputs are automatically purged within 24 hours.

How long does VIFF to PNG conversion take?

Seconds for most files. Convertio processes VIFF data on powerful servers, so even bigger files convert quickly.

What happens to my file after conversion?

Your uploaded VIFF file and the resulting PNG output are automatically deleted from the server within 24 hours to protect your data.

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