JPS to XBM Converter

Online JPS to XBM graphic converter — quick and free

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No software to install — the converter runs entirely in your web browser. Access it from any computer or mobile device connected to the internet.

Smart Conversion

JPS to XBM conversion is handled intelligently — color profiles, metadata, and image properties are mapped accurately to the target format.

Data Privacy

Convertio deletes uploaded JPS images after processing and removes converted XBM outputs within 24 hours for your peace of mind.

How to convert JPS to XBM

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose xbm or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your xbm file right afterwards

About formats

JPS (JPEG Stereo) is a stereoscopic 3D image format that stores a left-eye and right-eye view pair within a single JPEG-compressed file, developed by VRex, Inc. around 1997 for use with stereoscopic displays and viewers. A JPS file is technically a standard JPEG file containing a side-by-side stereo pair — the left and right perspective images are placed horizontally adjacent within a single frame, with the full image width being twice the individual view width. The file uses standard JPEG compression and can be opened by any JPEG-compatible viewer (which will show the side-by-side pair as a single wide image), but stereo-aware applications parse the image into its left and right components for proper 3D presentation. JPS files can be viewed with dedicated stereoscopic software, anaglyph viewers (generating red-cyan images for colored glasses), autostereoscopic displays, VR headsets, and hardware like NVIDIA 3D Vision or passive 3D monitors. The format gained renewed interest with the consumer 3D photography boom of the late 2000s and early 2010s, when cameras like the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1/W3 captured stereo pairs natively. One advantage is backward compatibility: because JPS uses standard JPEG encoding, the files work with existing JPEG infrastructure — they can be transmitted, stored, thumbnailed, and even viewed (as flat side-by-side images) without any special software. The format's simplicity is another practical strength — no specialized container or codec is required, and any tool that can crop and display JPEG images can extract individual views. JPS files are supported by StereoPhoto Maker, ImageMagick, and various 3D photo viewers.
Developer: VRex, Inc.
Initial release: 1997
XBM (X BitMap) is a monochrome (1-bit) image format defined as part of the X Window System, originating at MIT around 1987. XBM files are unique among image formats in being valid C source code: each file defines the image as a static array of unsigned char values containing the packed pixel data, preceded by #define statements specifying the image width, height, and optional hot-spot coordinates (for cursor images). The pixel data is stored in hexadecimal byte values within curly braces, with each bit representing one pixel (1 = foreground, 0 = background) and bits ordered LSB-first within each byte. This design was intentional — XBM images could be #included directly into X Window application source code and compiled into the binary, eliminating the need for external file loading and runtime format parsing. The format was used throughout the X11 ecosystem for cursor shapes, window icons, toolbar buttons, and other small UI elements. One advantage is the source-code nature of the format: XBM files can be edited with a text editor, diff'd and merged in version control, generated by shell scripts, and compiled directly into C programs without any image loading library — a level of toolchain integration that no binary image format can match. The format's role as part of the X Window standard ensures it is understood by every X11-aware toolkit and application. While limited to monochrome and no compression, XBM's simplicity makes it an excellent teaching format for understanding bitmap representations. XBM files are supported by all X11 applications, ImageMagick, GIMP, web browsers (as a legacy web format), and programming environments.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert JPS to XBM?

XBM may be required by specific software, hardware, or workflows. Converting from JPS ensures your image meets the format requirements of the target system.

What programs open XBM?

Applications like text editors, GIMP, any web browser, XnView all support XBM. Check your system — a compatible viewer may already be installed.

Is JPS to XBM conversion free?

Standard conversions are free on Convertio. For larger volumes or bigger images, premium plans offer expanded limits and faster processing queues.

Can I batch convert JPS to XBM?

Convertio handles batch conversions. Add multiple JPS images at once and let the system convert them all to XBM in parallel for maximum efficiency.

What platforms does this converter support?

The converter works on any device with a browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. No app installation needed — everything runs in the cloud.

Is the conversion lossless?

Converting to XBM locks in existing quality losslessly. No further degradation occurs, though original JPEG compression artifacts remain in the pixel data.