# pbmtoescp2 > Convert a PBM image to a ESC/P2 printer file. > See also: `pbmtoepson`, `escp2topbm`. > More information: . - Convert a PBM image to a ESC/P2 printer file: `pbmtoescp2 {{path/to/image.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.escp2}}` - Specify the compression of the output: `pbmtoescp2 -compression {{0|1}} {{path/to/image.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.escp2}}` - Specify the horizontal and vertical resolution of the output in dots per inch: `pbmtoescp2 -resolution {{180|360|720}} {{path/to/image.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.escp2}}` - Place a formfeed command at the end of the output: `pbmtoescp2 -formfeed {{path/to/image.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.escp2}}`