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XPM to DJVU Converter

XPM to DJVU — put your images into document format

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Simple Interface

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

Secure Processing

Uploaded XPM images are erased right after conversion, and the resulting DJVU files are purged within 24 hours — your data stays private.

No Install Required

The entire XPM to DJVU conversion happens in your browser. No plugins, no desktop apps — just upload, convert, and download.

How to convert XPM to DJVU

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

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Choose djvu 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 djvu file right afterwards

About formats

XPM (X PixMap) is a color image format for the X Window System, developed by Arnaud Le Hors at GROUPE BULL beginning in 1989 as the color successor to the monochrome XBM format. Like XBM, XPM files are valid C source code — each file defines the image as a static array of character strings, where the header strings specify width, height, number of colors, and characters per pixel, the color definition strings map character codes to color values (supporting X11 color names, hexadecimal RGB, and symbolic color types like 'background' and 'foreground'), and the pixel strings encode each row as a sequence of character codes that index the color palette. This ASCII art representation makes XPM images human-readable: one can often see the image content directly in the text of the source file. The format went through three revisions: XPM1 (1989, compatible with X10), XPM2 (simplified syntax), and XPM3 (1991, the current version with the static char* syntax and extended color specification). XPM was the standard format for X Window application icons, splash screens, pixmap buttons, and themed UI elements throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is the combined benefits of being a valid C source file and a color image: XPM files can be compiled into applications, edited in any text editor, processed by text tools, and version-controlled, while supporting up to 256 colors with transparency (using the 'None' color keyword). The X11 ecosystem's reliance on XPM ensures broad tool support. XPM files are handled by all X11 toolkits, ImageMagick, GIMP, and web browsers (legacy support).
Initial release: 1989
DjVu (pronounced "deja vu") is a document format developed at AT&T Labs by Yann LeCun, Leon Bottou, Patrick Haffner, and Paul Howard, first released in 1996. The format was specifically designed for storing scanned documents and images at very high compression ratios while maintaining visual quality suitable for on-screen reading. DjVu achieves this through a layered approach: the document image is separated into a foreground layer (text and line art at full resolution), a background layer (photographs and textures at reduced resolution), and a mask layer that determines which layer is visible at each pixel. This separation, combined with purpose-built compression algorithms for each layer type, typically produces files 5-10 times smaller than equivalent JPEG or PDF scans. One advantage is exceptional compression on scanned pages — a 300 DPI color scan that might occupy 25 MB as TIFF or 500 KB as JPEG typically compresses to 40-80 KB in DjVu while preserving legible text. The progressive rendering model is another strength: DjVu files stream efficiently over networks, displaying a readable low-resolution version almost immediately while progressively refining to full quality. The format supports multi-page documents, embedded text layers for searchability, hyperlinks, annotations, and a shared dictionary mechanism that further compresses collections of similar pages. DjVu is widely used by libraries and archives for digitized historical documents and manuscripts.
Developer: AT&T Labs
Initial release: 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert XPM to DJVU?

XPM images have limited reach. Placing them in a DJVU (compressed document format for scanned images) ensures they can be opened by virtually anyone.

What programs open DJVU files?

Open DJVU using DjVu Browser Plugin, WinDjView, Sumatra PDF, Evince. Cross-platform support means you can access these files on virtually any system.

How long does XPM to DJVU conversion take?

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

Is XPM to DJVU conversion free?

Standard conversions are available for free on Convertio. Larger volumes or higher usage may benefit from a premium plan for additional capacity.

Does converting XPM to DJVU affect quality?

The conversion preserves the visual content of your XPM image. DJVU will reproduce the same pixel data within the limits of its format capabilities.