XWD to LRF Converter

Transform XWD graphics into LRF e-book files easily

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Any Device Works

Convert XWD to LRF from Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — the browser-based tool adapts to any screen size and operating system.

Batch Processing

Upload multiple XWD files at once and convert them all to LRF in a single session — ideal when you have many legacy images to migrate.

No Install Required

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

How to convert XWD to LRF

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

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Choose lrf 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 lrf file right afterwards

About formats

XWD (X Window Dump) is a screen capture image format defined as part of the X Window System by the MIT X Consortium, dating to approximately 1987. The xwd command-line utility captures the contents of an X window or the entire screen and saves it as an XWD file — functionally equivalent to a screenshot utility but predating the concept by years. XWD files contain a detailed header specifying the X server's visual type, bit depth, byte order, bitmap unit and padding, the window's dimensions, border width, and color map information, followed by the raw pixel data exactly as represented in the X server's framebuffer. This means XWD files faithfully capture the exact pixel representation used by the display hardware — including server-specific byte ordering, padding, and color organization — making them primarily useful on the system where they were captured or on systems with compatible display configurations. The header also stores the window name string and the full color map entries for indexed-color visuals. XWD supports all X11 visual types: StaticGray, GrayScale, StaticColor, PseudoColor, TrueColor, and DirectColor, at any bit depth supported by the X server. One advantage is exact framebuffer fidelity: XWD captures the window's pixel data in its native format without any color space conversion or compression, making it the definitive record of what the X server was actually displaying. The format's integration with the X11 command-line toolkit provides another practical benefit — xwd can capture specific windows by ID or name, be triggered remotely via SSH, and piped directly to format converters. XWD files are handled by ImageMagick, GIMP, xwud (the viewer companion to xwd), and xv.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987
LRF is the file format associated with Sony's BBeB (Broadband eBook) specification, jointly developed by Sony and Canon and introduced in 2004 with the Sony Librie EBR-1000EP — the world's first commercial E Ink e-reader. The format supports both reflowable text and fixed-layout page rendering, embedding fonts, images, vector graphics, and metadata within a compact binary container. LRF files use a block-based internal structure with object trees describing page layouts, text streams, image resources, and table of contents navigation. Sony's Reader devices and the companion desktop software (Sony Reader Library) served as the primary ecosystem for LRF content throughout the mid-2000s. A key advantage was its early adoption of high-quality font embedding and text rendering optimized specifically for E Ink displays, delivering a reading experience noticeably superior to many competing formats of the era. The format also supported bookmark synchronization, dictionary lookups, and annotations within the Sony Reader ecosystem. However, Sony officially discontinued BBeB/LRF support in 2010, migrating its Reader platform to the industry-standard EPUB format. Today LRF files are primarily encountered in personal ebook collections from that period and can be converted to modern formats using tools like Calibre. The format remains a historically significant milestone as the native format of the device category that launched the modern e-reader revolution.
Developer: Sony
Initial release: 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert XWD to LRF?

Converting XWD to LRF packages your images for e-readers. LRF is a Sony Reader e-book format, making it suitable for portable reading devices.

What programs open LRF files?

Open LRF using Sony Reader devices, Calibre. Cross-platform support means you can access these files on virtually any system.

Is my XWD file safe when converting online?

Convertio takes privacy seriously — your XWD uploads are deleted after conversion and the LRF results are cleared within 24 hours.

What exactly is the XWD format?

The XWD format is a screen capture format from X Window System, rooted in Unix/X11 screenshots. Modern software rarely supports it natively, making conversion essential.

Is XWD to LRF conversion free?

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

How long does XWD to LRF conversion take?

Conversion is nearly instant for most XWD files. Since these are small images, the entire process — upload to download — takes only moments.