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?

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run uint8() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The uint8() function works without any MATLAB® license or 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. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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