.xpmimage/x-xpixmap

XPM (.xpm)

XPM (X PixMap) is a color image format for the X Window System. Like XBM, it stores images as C source code for easy embedding in programs.

Quick Facts

File Extension
.xpm
MIME Type
image/x-xpixmap
Category
Image
Full Name
XPM

What is XPM?

The XPM (X PixMap) file format is a color image format specifically designed for the X Window System on Unix-like operating systems. Unlike standard binary image files, XPM stores image data as human-readable C source code arrays. This unique structure allows developers to embed images directly into the source code of their applications without requiring external file dependencies.

Similar to the monochrome XBM format, XPM was created to facilitate the distribution of icons and cursors within the X11 environment. It supports full color palettes and transparency masks, making it a significant upgrade over its predecessor. While modern systems often prefer PNG or SVG, XPM remains a staple in legacy software and specific Linux desktop environments.

The format is particularly valued in scenarios where static linking of resources is necessary. By converting an image into a C header file, programmers can ensure that the graphical assets are compiled directly into the executable. This eliminates the risk of missing resource files at runtime and simplifies the deployment process for cross-platform C applications.

Technical Specifications

DeveloperX Consortium
First Released1990
TypeImage / C Source
CompressionNone (Text-based)
Max ResolutionLimited by memory
Color DepthUp to 24-bit (XPM3)

Pros & Cons

+Advantages

  • •Human-readable text format
  • •Easy embedding in C code
  • •Supports transparency
  • •No external file dependencies

−Disadvantages

  • •Large file size
  • •Slow rendering speed
  • •Obsolete for web use
  • •Limited modern software support

Common Use Cases

X11 application icons

Embedded system resources

Legacy Unix software

Custom cursor definitions

Convert from XPM

Convert .xpm files to other formats.

.xpm.jpg

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.xpm.png

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.xpm.webp

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.xpm.gif

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.xpm.pdf

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.xpm.mp4

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.xpm.svg

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.xpm.avif

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.xpm.mov

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.xpm.mkv

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.xpm.tiff

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.xpm.bmp

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.xpm.html

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.xpm.txt

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.xpm.eps

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.xpm.json

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.xpm.yaml

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.xpm.webm

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.xpm.wmv

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.xpm.ico

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.xpm.jxl

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.xpm.apng

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.xpm.m4v

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.xpm.ai

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.xpm.cin

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.xpm.cur

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.xpm.dds

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.xpm.dpx

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.xpm.exr

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.xpm.fits

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.xpm.flif

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.xpm.flv

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.xpm.hdr

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.xpm.j2k

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.xpm.jp2

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.xpm.mpeg

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.xpm.pam

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.xpm.pbm

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.xpm.pct

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.xpm.pcx

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.xpm.pdb

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.xpm.pgm

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.xpm.pnm

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.xpm.ppm

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.xpm.ps

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.xpm.psb

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.xpm.psd

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.xpm.qoi

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.xpm.sgi

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.xpm.svgz

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.xpm.tga

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.xpm.wbmp

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.xpm.xbm

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.xpm.xwd

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Convert to XPM

Convert other files to .xpm format.

.jpg.xpm

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.png.xpm

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.webp.xpm

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.gif.xpm

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.pdf.xpm

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.mp4.xpm

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.svg.xpm

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.heic.xpm

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.avif.xpm

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.mov.xpm

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.mkv.xpm

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.avi.xpm

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.tiff.xpm

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.bmp.xpm

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.txt.xpm

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.eps.xpm

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.webm.xpm

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.wmv.xpm

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.dng.xpm

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.ico.xpm

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.jxl.xpm

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.apng.xpm

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.3gp.xpm

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.m4v.xpm

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.3fr.xpm

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.3g2.xpm

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.ai.xpm

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.arw.xpm

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.cin.xpm

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.cr2.xpm

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.cur.xpm

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.dds.xpm

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.dpx.xpm

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.emf.xpm

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.exr.xpm

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.fits.xpm

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.flif.xpm

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.flv.xpm

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.hdr.xpm

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.heif.xpm

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.j2k.xpm

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.jp2.xpm

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.mpeg.xpm

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.nef.xpm

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.orf.xpm

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.pam.xpm

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.pbm.xpm

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.pct.xpm

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.pcx.xpm

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.pdb.xpm

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.pef.xpm

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.pgm.xpm

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.pnm.xpm

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.ppm.xpm

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.ps.xpm

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.psb.xpm

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.psd.xpm

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.qoi.xpm

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.raf.xpm

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.raw.xpm

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.rw2.xpm

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.sgi.xpm

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.sr2.xpm

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.svgz.xpm

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.tga.xpm

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.wbmp.xpm

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.wmf.xpm

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.xbm.xpm

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.xcf.xpm

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.xwd.xpm

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Frequently Asked Questions

XPM stands for X PixMap, a color image format for the X Window System.

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