How do I change the bits per value (bitsPerValue) - ecCodes GRIB FAQ

How to change the bits per value in a GRIB message?

Step-by-step guide

This can be done by using the grib_set command.

You can use the "setBitsPerValue" key as in:

% grib_set -s setBitsPerValue=17 in.grib out.grib

or use the "repack" option:

% grib_set -r -s bitsPerValue=17 in.grib out.grib

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