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What is a BMP file?
BMP (Bitmap) is a raster image format developed by Microsoft. It stores image data pixel by pixel, which makes it simple and widely supported but often results in large file sizes due to a lack of compression.
BMP is mostly used in Windows environments and ideal for storing high-quality images where file size is not a concern. It supports various color depths and is easy to process programmatically.
How to open BMP files
BMP files are supported natively on all major operating systems — including Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can open them with default tools like Paint, Preview, or with editing software like GIMP, Photoshop, or IrfanView.
They can also be converted easily using online platforms such as AnyConv.
Key facts about BMP
- Full name: Bitmap Image File
- Extension: .bmp
- MIME type: image/bmp
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Initial release: 1986
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What is a XBM file?
XBM is an image format used in the X Window System. It stores monochrome bitmaps as C source code and was originally used for cursor and icon graphics on Unix-based GUIs.
XBM is editable in text editors and easily embedded in applications.
How to open XBM files
XBM files can be opened with GIMP, ImageMagick, and many Unix graphics programs. Because they're plain text, developers can also open them in code editors.
Need to convert XBM to PNG or JPG? Try AnyConv’s online tool — no setup needed.
Key facts about XBM
- Full name: X11 Bitmap Format
- Extension: .xbm
- MIME type: image/x-xbitmap
- Developed by: MIT
- Initial release: 1989
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert BMP files?Not at all! You can convert BMP to XBM without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert BMP to XBM on AnyConv?Absolutely. All BMP and XBM files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting BMP to XBM?We do our best to preserve the original quality during BMP to XBM conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert BMP to XBM?Most conversions from BMP to XBM take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one BMP file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple BMP files to XBM at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support BMP to XBM conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting BMP to XBM on any platform.