XBM to EPS Converter

XBM (X BitMap) is a monochrome bitmap image format originally developed for the X Window System on Unix and Linux platforms. It's unusual among image formats in that XBM files are actually C source code that defines the image as a bitmap array.

The format consists of C code defining width, height, and an array of bytes representing the bitmap data. Each bit in the data corresponds to a pixel, with 1 typically representing black and 0 representing white (though this can be inverted).

XBM was primarily used for cursor definitions, icon graphics, and simple interface elements in X Window applications. Its text-based nature made it easy to embed directly in source code, though it has largely been superseded by more efficient formats.

XBM files can be opened with any text editor like Notepad, Vim, or Visual Studio Code since they are actually C source code text files.

For viewing as images, graphics software like GIMP, Adobe Photoshop, and many image viewers can open XBM files and display them as monochrome bitmaps.

Web browsers have historically supported XBM as an image format, though this support has diminished in modern browsers due to security concerns with executable code embeddings.

To convert XBM files to more modern formats like PNG, GIF, or SVG, our specialized converter extracts the bitmap definition from the C code and accurately reproduces the monochrome image.

For developers working with legacy X Window applications, our conversion tools can batch process entire directories of XBM resources, modernizing interface elements while preserving their appearance.

When converting XBM to vector formats, our service offers options for clean vectorization of the monochrome bitmap, resulting in scalable graphics ideal for modern interface designs.

EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is a vector image format used in professional printing and design. It can contain both vector and bitmap components, making it versatile for complex graphics.

EPS files are self-contained, structured PostScript documents with a preview image that can be placed into other documents. They're commonly used for logos, illustrations, and other graphics that need to be scaled without losing quality.

The format supports both RGB and CMYK color models, making it suitable for both web and print design workflows.

EPS files can be opened and edited using professional graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Affinity Designer.

For viewing only, you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader, Preview on macOS, or specialized EPS viewers.

Many image editing programs like Adobe Photoshop can also import EPS files, though they may rasterize vector content upon import.

To convert EPS files to other formats like PDF, SVG, PNG, or JPG, use our online image converter. Simply upload your EPS file, select the desired output format, and start the conversion.

For best results when converting vector EPS files to raster formats, specify a high resolution to maintain image quality. Vector formats like SVG will preserve the scalability of EPS content.

Professional design software like Adobe Illustrator provides additional conversion options with fine control over output quality and characteristics.