.xbm XBM image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-xbitmap |
|---|---|
| Description | XBM image |
| Acronym | XBM – X BitMap |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xbm file?
A .xbm file is a “XBM image” (MIME type image/x-xbitmap). XBM stands for X BitMap.
How do I open a .xbm file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .xbm file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.xbm shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .xbm?
The MIME type is image/x-xbitmap. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-xbitmap .xbm; in nginx: types { image/x-xbitmap xbm; }.