XBM to JPS Converter

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Converting XBM to JPS takes just a few clicks — no technical knowledge required. Upload, choose your format, and download the result.

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Whether you are on a desktop, tablet, or phone — convert XBM to JPS from any device with a modern web browser.

How to convert XBM to JPS

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

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Choose jps 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 jps file right afterwards

About formats

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XBM to JPS?

XBM originated in X11/Unix and has narrow compatibility today. JPS offers side-by-side stereoscopic JPEG image — a far more practical choice for sharing.

What apps support JPS?

You can view JPS with StereoPhoto Maker, 3D viewers, IrfanView, Photoshop. These tools cover all major desktop and mobile platforms.

What exactly is the XBM format?

The XBM format is a monochrome bitmap from the X Window System, rooted in X11/Unix. Modern software rarely supports it natively, making conversion essential.

Is XBM to JPS conversion free?

Yes — Convertio offers free XBM to JPS conversion. Premium options exist for users who need more capacity or faster processing speeds.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Yes — your XBM files are deleted immediately after processing. The resulting JPS files are also removed from servers within 24 hours.

How long does XBM to JPS conversion take?

Usually just seconds. XBM files are typically small, so the upload, conversion, and download process finishes very quickly on Convertio.