Convert CGM to GIF in C#
Native and high performance CGM to GIF conversion using server side GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET APIs, without the use of any software like Microsoft or Open Office.
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Steps to Convert CGM to GIF in C#
GroupDocs.Conversion makes it easy for developers to convert the CGM file to GIF using a few lines of code.
- Create an instance of Converter class and load the CGM file with full path
- Create & set ConvertOptions for the gif type
- Call Converter.Convert method and pass the full path and format (GIF) as parameter
System Requirements
A basic conversion with GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET APIs can be done by implementing a few easy steps. Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and operating systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system.
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS
- Development Environments: Microsoft Visual Studio, Xamarin, MonoDevelop
- Frameworks: .NET Framework, .NET Standard, .NET Core, Mono
- Get the latest version of GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET downloaded from Nuget
C# code snippet to convert CGM to GIF
// load the CGM file
var converter = new GroupDocs.Conversion.Converter("template.cgm");
// set the convert options for GIF format
var convertOptions = converter.GetPossibleConversions()["gif"].ConvertOptions;
// convert to GIF format
converter.Convert("output.gif", convertOptions);CGM to GIF Live Demos
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CGM About CGM File Format
Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) is free, platform-independent, international standard metafile format for storing and exchanging of vector graphics (2D), raster graphics, and text. CGM uses object-oriented approach and many function provisions for image production. CGM uses these object-oriented characteristics for remolding graphical elements to render an image. A metafile contains necessary information that defines other files. In CGM, a text based source file contains all graphical elements that can be later compiled into a binary file. Basically CGM is a way to facilitate 2D graphical data interchange, independent from any particular platform, or device.
Read MoreGIF About GIF File Format
A GIF or Graphical Interchange Format is a type of highly compressed image. Owned by Unisys, GIF uses the LZW compression algorithm that does not degrade the image quality. For each image GIF typically allow up to 8 bits per pixel and up to 256 colours are allowed across the image. In contrast to a JPEG image, which can display up to 16 million colours and fairly touches the limits of the human eye. Back when the internet emerged, GIFs remained the best choice because they required low bandwidth and compatible for the graphics that consume solid areas of colour. An animated GIF combines numerous images or frames into a single file and displays them in a sequence to generate an animated clip or a short video. The colour limitations are up to 256 for each frame and are likely to be the least suitable for reproducing other images and photographs with colour gradient.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert CGM into many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.