What is WBMP (Wireless Bitmap)?
Definition
WBMP is a simple 1-bit monochrome image format used in early mobile devices.
Features
- •1-bit black and white
- •Minimal file size
- •No compression
- •Extremely simple format
Advantages
- ✓Smallest possible image files
- ✓Maximum compatibility with old devices
- ✓Easy to parse
Use Cases
- ▶WAP pages
- ▶Legacy mobile devices
- ▶Embedded systems
How to Open
Specialized viewers, legacy mobile browsers.
Developer & Release
Developed for WAP (Wireless Application Protocol). Late 1990s.