VICAR is NASA/JPL's planetary image format — Mars rover and Voyager frames circulate in it, with a label block describing the instrument.
Typical use: Convert planetary VICAR frames to PNG, or write VICAR for JPL tooling.
About the VICAR format
The VICAR Planetary Image coder of the ImageMagick set — the planetary-science format is written natively by the magick.wasm engine, entirely in your browser.
Obscure coder formats like this are exactly what template-driven converters list and never actually convert — here it really works.
Strengths
- ✓ Written natively by ImageMagick
- ✓ Runs entirely in your browser
- ✓ Free, private, no watermarks
Limitations
- ✗ Niche format — few modern readers
- ✗ Feature subset varies by coder
- ✗ Keep the original for re-editing
- Structure
- VICAR Planetary Image coder
- Compatibility
- ImageMagick, specialty tools
- Best for
- Legacy and specialty pipelines
Convert VICAR to…
48 direct directions plus 12 workflows, sorted A–Z; 🔥 marks popular targets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a VICAR file?
VICAR is NASA/JPL's planetary image format — Mars rover and Voyager frames circulate in it, with a label block describing the instrument.
How do I convert VICAR files online?
Pick a target format from the "Convert VICAR to…" list below, drop your file and hit convert. Everything runs in your browser — no install, no upload, no watermark, no limits.
Is it safe to convert VICAR files here?
Yes. Every conversion is performed by your own device inside the browser — files never leave for a server, and the page keeps working even offline.
Which formats can VICAR convert to?
This page lists all 60 directions across documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets and archives — each one is its own free converter page.