Convert PNG to XPM
Convert PNG images to XPM format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file extension, established in 1996, serves as a widely-used raster graphics format that supports lossless data compression. Initially developed as a superior, patent-free replacement for the GIF format, PNG is prevalent in the IT industry for web design, digital photography, and complex graphics due to its capability to handle detailed images with transparent backgrounds and its extensive color range. Known for maintaining high-quality visuals without increasing file size significantly, PNG remains an indispensable tool in professional digital imaging and web development.
The XPM (X PixMap) file extension is a format used for storing pixmap images, primarily in the X Window System for Unix-based systems. Developed in the late 1980s, it allows for the storage of images in plain text, making it human-readable and editable. XPM files are mainly utilized for defining icons and graphical elements in software applications. They support transparency and can be easily integrated into programming languages such as C, enhancing the customization and visual appeal of user interfaces. The format's simplicity and flexibility have cemented its role in software development and graphical design.
Select any PNG image you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.
For an advanced conversion, use the PNG to XPM optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.
Give it a moment for the XPM conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.
Rotate PNG to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to XPM.
Flip PNG vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to XPM.
To change PNG format to XPM, upload your PNG file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PNG file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted XPM file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to PNG file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to PNG file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to PNG file location or include path to your input file.