How to Convert PNG to PNM — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PNG to PNM conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .png file and get .pnm in seconds.
Batch Settings
About PNG to PNM Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PNG to PNM online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .png file to CocoConvert, pick PNM as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, making it perfect for graphics, logos, and screenshots. PNM is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as PNM. Converting PNG to PNM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert PNG to PNM
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1. Upload PNG
Drop your .png file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select PNM
Choose .pnm from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .pnm file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PNG to PNM
Your PNG file is decoded and re-encoded as PNM.
Your PNG file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in PNM format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PNG
.png file
| Extension | .png |
| MIME Type | image/png |
| Category | Image |
PNM
.pnm file
| Extension | .pnm |
| MIME Type | image/x-portable-anymap |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PNG to PNM?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a PNM file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PNG to PNM conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PNG to PNM conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is PNG to PNM conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded PNG file and the converted PNM file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PNG to PNM lose quality?
Converting PNG to PNM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert PNM back to PNG?
Yes, CocoConvert supports PNM to PNG conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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