Basic information about XBM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XBM（*.XBM or *.xbm）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XBM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XBM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XBM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XBM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XBM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XBM file?
  • How to open a XBM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XBM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XBM file?
  • How to convert XBM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XBM file format?


1.Detail information about XBM file extension: X11 Bitmap Graphic

File type X11 Bitmap Graphic Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description XBM file is a X11 Bitmap Graphic. Bitmap image used by the X Window System (X11), a graphical user interface (GUI) used to manage networked client-server computers; stores a monochrome image that is written as plain text in the C programming language.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XBM files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
GraphicRegion.com Able Batch Converter
XnViewMP
IrfanView
XFree86
Nero Multimedia Suite
PMView Pro

macOS		 XnViewMP
XFree86
Preview

Linux		 GIMP
XnViewMP
SDSC imconv

Android		 File Viewer for Android



How to convert XBM files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for XBM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve XBM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

XBM to ART XBM to JPEG XBM to JPG


How to convert another files to XBM file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to XBM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to XBM conversion, you may use the option.

FPX to XBM


Can't open a XBM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XBM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XBM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XBM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of XBM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XBM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XBM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XBM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XBM file is damaged.
  • Whether the XBM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XBM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XBM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XBM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XBM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XBM file.

If the XBM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.