What is XBM/XPM (X BitMap / X PixMap)?
Definition
XBM is a C-source-code-based monochrome image format. XPM extends it with color support.
Features
- •C source code format
- •XBM: monochrome only
- •XPM: color support
- •Text-based and editable
Advantages
- ✓Embeddable in C programs
- ✓Human-readable
- ✓Cross-platform
Use Cases
- ▶X Window System icons
- ▶Cursor images
- ▶Legacy GUI development
How to Open
GIMP, XnView, any text editor.
Developer & Release
Developed for X Window System. XBM (1988), XPM (1990).