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Basic information about PBM file

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

There are 1 file types using the PBM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PBM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PBM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PBM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PBM file?
How to open a PBM file?
What programs do I need to open a PBM file?
What programs help to create and edit a PBM file?
How to convert PBM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PBM file format?

1.Detail information about PBM file extension: Portable Bitmap Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBM files
File type	Portable Bitmap Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PBM file is a Portable Bitmap Image. 1-bit black and white image; formatted in text format; basic raster image format in which each pixel is represented by a byte that contains a 1 or 0; 1 represents black and 0 represents white pixels.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Newera Graphics Converter Pro Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Inkscape Netpbm Any text editor Ability Photopaint FastPictureViewer Professional IrfanView PMView Pro Ulead PhotoImpact XnView
macOS	Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter Inkscape Netpbm Any text editor
Linux	Inkscape Netpbm Any text editor
Android	File Viewer for Android

How to convert PBM files to another file format?

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

PBM to FPX

PBM to IMG

PBM to PNG

Can't open a PBM 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.PBM”。

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 PBM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PBM 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.