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title: "ColorManagementProvider..::.Convert Method "
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product: "Graphics Mill 5.5 for .NET"
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# ColorManagementProvider.Convert Method 
 
Converts bitmap to specified pixel format.
 
**Namespace:** [Aurigma.GraphicsMill](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill.htm.md)
 **Assembly:** Aurigma.GraphicsMill (in Aurigma.GraphicsMill.dll)
 
## Syntax
  
```
Public Sub Convert ( _format As PixelFormat _
)
```
 
```csharp
public void Convert(PixelFormat format
)
```
 
### Parameters
 
 - format
     - Type: [Aurigma.GraphicsMill.PixelFormat](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_PixelFormat.htm.md)
Target pixel format.
 
## Remarks
 During conversion it uses default conversion parameters such as dithering, palette type, etc. If you need more control (e.g. specify another dithering settings or provide custom palette), use the [PixelFormatConverter](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_Transforms_PixelFormatConverter.htm.md) object directly.
   
## See Also

### Reference

- [ColorManagementProvider Class](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/T_Aurigma_GraphicsMill_ColorManagementProvider.htm.md)
- [Aurigma.GraphicsMill Namespace](https://www.graphicsmill.com/docs/gm5/N_Aurigma_GraphicsMill.htm.md)