uint8()

Core Math

uint8() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for convert to 8-bit unsigned integer. values are rounded and saturated to the range [0, 255]. negative values saturate to 0. useful for pixel/image data. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Convert to 8-bit unsigned integer. Values are rounded and saturated to the range [0, 255]. Negative values saturate to 0. Useful for pixel/image data.

Syntax

uint8(x)

Examples — run uint8() in your browser

uint8(200)
▶ Run
uint8(300)
▶ Run
uint8(-5)
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about uint8()

Is the uint8() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open uint8() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use uint8()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The uint8() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does uint8() do?

Convert to 8-bit unsigned integer. Values are rounded and saturated to the range [0, 255]. Negative values saturate to 0. Useful for pixel/image data. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: uint8(x).

Can I run uint8() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls uint8(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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