Basic information about ZBM file

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

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


1.Detail information about ZBM file extension: Zlib Compressed Bitmap

File type Zlib Compressed Bitmap Category Vector Image Files
Developer Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler File format N/A
Description ZBM file is a Zlib Compressed Bitmap developed by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. ZBM filename suffix is mostly used for Zlib Compressed Bitmap files. Zlib Compressed Bitmap specification was created by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. ZBM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Windows system platform. The most popular program for handling ZBM files is zbmConvert, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZBM files

Windows		 zbmConvert

Linux		 Zlib



How to convert ZBM files to another file format?

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

ZBM to PNG


Can't open a ZBM 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.ZBM”。

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 ZBM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZBM 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.