# ppmtopj > Convert a PPM file to an HP PaintJet file. > More information: . - Convert a PPM file to an HP PaintJet file: `ppmtopj {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.pj}}` - Move the image in the x and y direction: `ppmtopj {{[-x|-xpos]}} {{dx}} {{[-y|-ypos]}} {{dy}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.pj}}` - Explicitly specify a gamma value: `ppmtopj {{[-g|-gamma]}} {{gamma}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.pj}}`