Convert XBM to PBM
Convert XBM images to PBM format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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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.
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.
Click the Choose File button to select the XBM file.
For an advanced conversion, use the XBM to PBM optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.
Wait a few moments for the converter to complete its job, then download your PBM file.
To change XBM format to PBM, upload your XBM file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your XBM file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted PBM file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to XBM file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to XBM file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to XBM file location or include path to your input file.