PFM vs QOI — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant PFM to QOI conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .pfm file and get .qoi in seconds.
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About PFM to QOI Conversion
PFM or QOI — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
PFM is a widely used file format. It has common platform support. QOI is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert PFM to QOI? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a QOI file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting PFM to QOI maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided QOI is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .pfm file, pick QOI, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert PFM to QOI
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Choose your PFM file
Upload your .pfm file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to QOI
Select .qoi from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large image files.
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Get your QOI file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PFM to QOI
Your PFM file is decoded and re-encoded as QOI.
Your PFM file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in QOI format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PFM
.pfm file
| Extension | .pfm |
| MIME Type | image/x-pfm |
| Category | Image |
QOI
.qoi file
| Extension | .qoi |
| MIME Type | image/qoi |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PFM to QOI?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a QOI file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use PFM or QOI?
It depends on your goal. PFM preserves full quality. QOI preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is QOI higher quality than PFM?
Not necessarily. Converting PFM to QOI maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert PFM to QOI on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for PFM to QOI?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for PFM to QOI?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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