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X PixMap (.xpm)

The XPM file format is a text-based graphical standard, crucial for icon storage in the X Window System. It supports transparency, facilitating versatile icon design. Editable via text editors and integrable into C/C++ code, it was developed by Dardailler and Nahaboo at the Bull Research Center and later enhanced by Le Hors, making it indispensable for GUI development.

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Personal Icon (.picon)

The PICON file extension, short for Personal Icon, is primarily used for small personal icons. These icons are commonly employed in digital satellite receivers to identify various channels and on websites to add small icons to the web address bar. The PICON format, classified as a raster image file, supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its history traces back to its use in Dreambox satellite receivers, where it enhanced user interface customization.

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How to convert XPM to PICON?

  1. Upload XPM File

    Start uploading a XPM image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your XPM file.

  2. Select XPM Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use XPM to PICON tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your PICON

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final PICON file.

Convert XPM to PICON

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change XPM format to PICON?

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

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Convert XPM to PICON on macOS

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

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

Convert XPM to PICON 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 XPM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your XPM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert XPM_INPUT_FILE --to picon

Convert XPM to PICON on Linux

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

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

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