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XBM to OXPS Converter

Embed XBM images into OXPS documents — quick conversion

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No software to download — convert XBM to OXPS entirely in your web browser. Works on any device with an internet connection.

Effortless Process

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

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Your XBM files are deleted immediately after conversion to OXPS. Converted files are automatically removed from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert XBM to OXPS

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

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Choose oxps 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 oxps 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
OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert XBM to OXPS?

Converting XBM to OXPS embeds your image into an updated XPS document format — useful for reports, archival, and sharing in a universally accepted format.

Which software can view OXPS files?

OXPS files can be opened with XPS Viewer (Windows 8+), Evince, Okular. Most of these are available across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How long does XBM to OXPS conversion take?

Most XBM to OXPS conversions complete within a few seconds. The lightweight nature of XBM images means fast processing times.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Completely. Convertio removes uploaded XBM files right after conversion, and the OXPS output is automatically deleted within 24 hours.

Is XBM to OXPS conversion free?

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

Can I convert multiple XBM files to OXPS at once?

Convertio supports batch mode — drag in multiple XBM files and they all convert to OXPS together, which is much faster than one-by-one.