# 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 -xpos {{dx}} -ypos {{dy}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.pj}}` - Explicitly specify a gamma value: `ppmtopj -gamma {{gamma}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.pj}}`