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VICAR File Format

VICAR Planetary Image category

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

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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.