cmap2pal - Convert matlab colormap to binary .pal format

Convert Matlab colormaps to binary .pal format

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Converts standard Matlab colormaps (nx3 RGB tuples) to the binary .pal format allowing import to other graphing software packages (e.g Origin).

Syntax:

CMAP2PAL(cmap) converts the Matlab colormap cmap into binary .pal format. cmap must be an nx3 array of RGB values between 0 and 1. The output file destination is selected via a GUI.

CMAP2PAL(cmap,path) saves the .pal file to the destination specified by path.

Cite As

Marcelo Alcocer (2026). cmap2pal - Convert matlab colormap to binary .pal format (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/43114-cmap2pal-convert-matlab-colormap-to-binary-pal-format), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired by: Color Palette Tables (.cpt) for Matlab

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0