Kinds of XBM Files

Leading XBM Type

.XBM

File ID:	.xbm
Group:	X11 Bitmap Graphic

An XBM file is a bitmap image format used by the X Window System (X11). It stores a monochrome image that is written as plain text in the C programming language.

Company:	Unknown Developer
Group:	Raster Image Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xbm

Software Programs That Open The X11 Bitmap Graphic:

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

IrfanView by Open Source

Windows

iOS

Android

Linux

Canvas X by ACD Systems

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

Batch Image Converter by GraphicRegion

Windows

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XBM Troubleshooting

Common XBM Opening Problems

GIMP Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open XBM Files" when trying to open your XBM. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have GIMP for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XBM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: Another XBM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect GIMP Version

Your X11 Bitmap Graphic file is incompatible with GIMP because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of GIMP installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a X11 Bitmap Graphic file version that was created by a newer version of GIMP than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your XBM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Regardless, most of the XBM file opening problems relate to not having the right version of GIMP installed.

Other Causes of XBM File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right GIMP version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XBM files. Other XBM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

• Invalid XBM file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The XBM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Corrupt install of GIMP or other XBM-related program
• The XBM itself is corrupted
• Past or present virus infection has affected your XBM
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XBM file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the X11 Bitmap Graphic file