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XBM to XPS Converter

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Document Ready

Your XBM image is embedded into a XPS document — ready for sharing, printing, or archiving in a universally accepted format.

Privacy Protected

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

Simple Interface

Three steps to convert: upload your XBM, select XPS, and download. The clean interface makes the process intuitive even for first-time users.

How to convert XBM to XPS

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

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Choose xps 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 xps 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
XPS (XML Paper Specification) is a fixed-layout document format developed by Microsoft, first released with Windows Vista and .NET Framework 3.0 in November 2006. Conceived as Microsoft's alternative to Adobe's PDF, XPS uses XML-based page description markup within a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container. Each page is described as a FixedPage element containing paths (vector shapes with fill and stroke), glyphs (text positioned at precise coordinates), images, and canvas groupings — all specified with exact coordinates for pixel-precise rendering. The format embeds all required resources: fonts are subset and included, images are stored within the package, and the complete rendering specification travels with the document. Windows includes the XPS Document Writer as a virtual printer, allowing any application to generate XPS output through the standard print dialog. One advantage is exact visual fidelity — XPS documents render identically on any compliant viewer because every element is positioned absolutely, with no interpretation variance. Native Windows integration is another strength: XPS viewing, creation, and printing are built into Windows without additional software, and the .NET Framework provides APIs for programmatic XPS generation. While XPS did not achieve the ubiquity of PDF as a universal document format, it remains used in Windows printing infrastructure, enterprise document workflows, and scenarios where the Windows platform provides native end-to-end support.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: November 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert XBM to XPS?

Converting XBM to XPS embeds your image into a fixed-layout document format by Microsoft — useful for reports, archival, and sharing in a universally accepted format.

What apps support XPS?

You can view XPS with XPS Viewer (Windows), Evince (Linux), Okular. These tools cover all major desktop and mobile platforms.

How long does XBM to XPS conversion take?

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

Does this converter work on mobile devices?

The converter is browser-based and fully responsive. Convert XBM to XPS from any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

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

What exactly is the XBM format?

XBM (monochrome bitmap from the X Window System) originated in X11/Unix. It has very limited modern application support but can be converted to modern formats on Convertio.