Convert REC to PGM

Why upload sensitive REC files to online converters? reaConverter processes everything locally — convert to PGM with zero cloud risk.

Looking to change REC files to PGM format? reaConverter makes it simple — add your files, select output format, and convert entire folders in one click. Runs entirely on your hardware for maximum speed — no waiting for uploads or server queues.

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How to Convert Multiple REC Files to PGM?

1. Download and Install reaConverter

reaConverter installs quickly on any Windows PC. No dependencies, no bloatware — just a clean setup that's ready to use immediately.

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2. Load your REC files

Launch reaConverter and load the REC files you want to convert. Add a few files or thousands, batch processing handles them all.

Drag-and-drop RECs directly into reaConverter or use the folder browser to load entire directories.

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3. Select PGM as output format

Set PGM as output format and select where to save your converted files. Customize quality settings if needed.

Select PGM as output format

4. Start REC to PGM conversion

Press Convert to begin processing. You can watch the progress or minimize and let it run in the background.

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Your converted PGM files will appear in the destination folder as soon as processing completes.

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reaConverter offers the fastest, simplest solution for converting your REC files into PGM in seconds - all files processed on your PC for maximum privacy and speed.

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Converting REC files for use in a workflow? reaConverter offers many ways to process files, so you can customize them according to your requirements.

Our range of editing options includes auto-processing options such as auto-rotate, auto-crop, watermarking and more. Change Color Space, copy Metadata, set DPI, manage ICC Profile, control Bit Depth.

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REC to PGM Conversion: FAQ

What are REC files?

The REC format is associated with EpiInfo, a public collection of software tools available for worldwide researchers and practitioners in the field of public health. EpiInfo provides access to statistics, databases and various other tools for assisting outbreak investigations, developing disease surveillance systems, offering educational tools in the field of epidemiology etc. EpiInfo is produced by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What are PGM files?

The PGM or Portable Graymap format is part of a package of open source graphics programs called Netpbm. Other Netpbm formats include PPM (Portable Pixmap) and PBM (Portable Bitmap), also known under the collective name of PNM (Portable Anymap). A PGM file includes a grayscale image, can work on a UNIX platform, as well as on Windows or Mac OS X, and can render a scope of up to 255 grayscale colors.

Can reaConverter convert REC to PGM?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .rec to .pgm with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.

Can I convert REC to PGM online?

If you only need to convert a few REC files to PGM format, feel free to try our free online free online REC to PGM converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!

How can I turn REC files into PGM on my computer?

The best way to change RECs to PGMs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from REC to PGM.

How can I automate REC to PGM files conversion?

reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.

Is there a way to convert REC files to PGM using the command prompt?

reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line rec to pgm converter for batch processing.

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