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Here are 3 simple steps to convert your XPM file using our fast and free XPM file converter tool.
| Extension | XPM |
| Full Name | X Windows system pixmap |
| Type | Image |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
An XPM file, short for X PixMap, is a plain text image file format commonly used in Unix and Linux environments. It was originally created for the X Window System, a graphical user interface for Unix-like operating systems. XPM files are simple and human-readable, making them easy to create and edit with text editors. They are often used for storing small graphical elements such as icons, buttons, and cursors.
XPM files use a straightforward syntax that represents each pixel in the image with a corresponding character or color code. These files can store both black-and-white and color images. Each color in the image is defined in a color table, and the pixels are mapped to these colors. XPM files can be included in source code or configuration files, making them a convenient choice for customizing the appearance of graphical user interfaces in Unix-based applications.
A notable feature of XPM files is their portability, as they can be easily transferred between different Unix and Linux systems without compatibility issues. While they may not be as widely used today as other image formats like PNG or JPEG, XPM files continue to have a niche in the Unix and Linux development community, especially for creating small, customizable graphical elements for software interfaces.
XPM Converter Capabilities
Our XPM converter can both convert from and to XPM files and our developers are working to improve our XPM conversion tools in future versions.
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Yes! Our XPM conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our XPM conversion tools.
We aim to process all XPM conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your XPM file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your XPM and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your XPM, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our XPM conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your XPM you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.
