PPM to ALTO XML Converter

Convert PPM to ALTO XML online. We read the text inside your PPM, so what you download can be searched and copied from — not just looked at.

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What is PPM ?

The PPM (Portable Pixmap) format is a simple image file format used to store pixel-based images in a plain text format. It is part of the Netpbm format family and is designed for easy reading and writing by both humans and machines.

PPM format  ▶

What is ALTO XML ?

ALTO (Analyzed Layout and Text Object) is an XML-based file format designed to represent the layout and textual content of digitized documents. It is primarily utilized in the field of digital preservation and libraries to facilitate the sharing and interoperability of scanned documents with rich metadata.

ALTO XML format  ▶

How to Convert PPM to ALTO XML in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your PPM file
    Drag and drop your PPM file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose ALTO XML as output format
    The converter is preset to ALTO XML, but you can select any other output format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Start converting PPM to ALTO XML now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!