A .XPM file is a XPM File Format associated with Images. X Window System .XPM color raster graphic formatted as C array string constants.

How do I open a .XPM file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .XPM files using GIMP, IrfanView, ImageMagick. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .XPM to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .XPM file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Readable ASCII text specifying hex colors and characters

Can I convert a .XPM file to other formats?

Yes! .XPM can be converted to formats such as .JPG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .XPM file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .XPM file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .XPM files?

You can open .XPM files using GIMP, IrfanView, ImageMagick.

Images • MIME: image/x-xpixmap

.XPM – XPM File Format

X Window System .XPM color raster graphic formatted as C array string constants.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/x-xpixmap

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .XPM

GIMP

windows, mac, linux • Free

IrfanView

windows, mac, linux • Free

ImageMagick

windows, mac, linux • Free