Basic information about X11 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension X11（*.X11 or *.x11）, 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 X11 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the X11 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the X11 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support X11 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the X11 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the X11 file?
  • How to open a X11 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a X11 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a X11 file?
  • How to convert X11 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to X11 file format?


1.Detail information about X11 file extension: X Window System Bitmap Image

File type X Window System Bitmap Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer X.Org Foundation File format N/A
Description X11 file is a X Window System Bitmap Image developed by X.Org Foundation. Full format name of files that use X11 extension is X Window System Bitmap Image. X.Org Foundation defined the X Window System Bitmap Image format standard. Files with X11 extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Windows platform. XnView supports X11 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and X11 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert X11 files

Windows		 XnView

Linux		 X Window System



Can't open a X11 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.X11”。

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 X11 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support X11 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 X11 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 X11 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a X11 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 X11 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the X11 file is damaged.
  • Whether the X11 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the X11 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the X11 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the X11 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a X11 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a X11 file.

If the X11 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.