Convert XBM to PNM
Convert XBM images to PNM 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 PNM (Portable Anymap) file extension, developed by Jef Poskanzer in the 1980s, stands for Portable Any Map. It is an uncompressed raster graphics format designed for portable image storage and exchange, encompassing three sub-formats: PBM (Portable Bitmap), PGM (Portable Graymap), and PPM (Portable Pixmap). PNM files store image data in plain text or binary format, ensuring easy usage across different platforms and applications. This format is widely supported by various image editing software and is valued for its simplicity and lossless compression.
Select a XBM image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.
Choose any XBM to PNM converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.
Let the conversion process finish, then download your PNM image.
To change XBM format to PNM, 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 PNM 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.