Open XBM files

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Have you encountered a problem with a XBM file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a XBM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XBM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XBM file?

The file extension XBM identifies bitmap images in the format of the X-Windows system. This format is based on American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) text and is mainly used for icons and cursors. It only supports grayscale.

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The source files can theoretically be opened and edited in any text editor. They are compiled by a C compiler into XBM files. As extension also bm is used.

X-Windows is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) system to set up graphical user interfaces for Unix and Linux systems.

Programs which can open a XBM file

How to open file with XBM extension?

In order to open a file with XBM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XBM file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with XBM files, follow the instructions below.
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Install XnView or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XBM files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XBM files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XBM files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set XnView as the default program for opening XBM files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate XBM files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the XnView applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where XnView has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XBM files

Sometimes problems with opening XBM files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XBM files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open XBM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XBM file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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