Open XPM files

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Have you encountered a problem with a XPM 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 XPM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XPM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XPM file?

The file extension XPM identifies bitmap images in the format of the X-Windows system. This format is based on ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) text and is mainly used for icons. It supports grayscale, monochrome and 256 colors. The files can theoretically be opened and edited in any text editor.

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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 XPM file

How to open file with XPM extension?

In order to open a file with XPM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XPM 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 XPM files, follow the instructions below.
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Install GIMP or other program from the list

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

Set GIMP as the default program for opening XPM 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 XPM 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 GIMP applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where GIMP has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XPM files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • XPM 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 XPM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XPM 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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