.xpm XPM image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-xpixmap |
|---|---|
| Description | XPM image |
| Acronym | XPM – X PixMap |
| Category | Images |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 21 20 58 50 4D 32 0A (! XPM2.)2F 2A 20 58 50 4D 20 2A 2F (/* XPM */) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xpm file?
A .xpm file is a “XPM image” (MIME type image/x-xpixmap). XPM stands for X PixMap.
How do I open a .xpm 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 .xpm file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 21 20 58 50 4D 32 0A (! XPM2.) and 2F 2A 20 58 50 4D 20 2A 2F (/* XPM */). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.xpm checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .xpm?
The MIME type is image/x-xpixmap. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-xpixmap .xpm; in nginx: types { image/x-xpixmap xpm; }.