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Portable Bitmap (.pbm)

The PBM (Portable Bitmap) file extension, part of the Netpbm project, originated in the late 1980s to facilitate efficient and portable graphics file interchange. Primarily, PBM files are used to store monochrome bitmaps in a simple ASCII text format, ensuring easy compatibility across different systems and platforms. This format supports only black-and-white imagery, making it particularly useful in scenarios where simplicity and minimalism are prioritized, such as in Unix environments for bitmap manipulation and transfer. Its historical significance lies in promoting a standardized approach to bitmap graphics in early computer technology.

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X11 Bitmap Graphic (.xbm)

The XBM (X11 Bitmap Graphic) file extension is a plain-text binary file format historically used in the X Window System to store monochrome bitmap images. Its primary use is for defining small, simple graphics such as icons and cursors. Originating from the 1980s, XBM files enable the inclusion of image data directly in C source code, facilitating easy integration and compilation within applications. While their use has declined with the advent of more advanced graphics formats, XBMs remain relevant for legacy systems and specific low-resource environments.

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How to convert PBM to XBM?

  1. Upload PBM File

    Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your PBM file.

  2. Select PBM Tools

    Use the tools available for converting PBM to XBM and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your XBM

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final XBM image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PBM format to XBM?

To change PBM format to XBM, upload your PBM file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PBM file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted XBM file afterward.

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Convert PBM to XBM on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PBM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PBM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PBM_INPUT_FILE --to xbm

Convert PBM to XBM on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PBM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PBM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PBM_INPUT_FILE --to xbm

Convert PBM to XBM on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PBM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PBM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PBM_INPUT_FILE --to xbm

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