WPS to XBM Converter

Convert WPS documents to XBM — free online tool

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Multi-File Processing

Need to convert a stack of WPS files? Upload them together and get all your XBM results in a single session.

Format Flexibility

Besides XBM, Convertio supports dozens of other output formats from WPS. One upload can serve multiple conversion needs.

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How to convert WPS to XBM

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose xbm or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your xbm file right afterwards

About formats

WPS is the document format of Microsoft Works, an integrated productivity suite first released in 1987 that bundled a word processor, spreadsheet, and database in a single affordable application. The WPS format stores word processing documents in a compact binary structure that encodes text content, character and paragraph formatting, page layout, headers, footers, and embedded images. Microsoft positioned Works as a consumer-grade alternative to the more expensive and feature-rich Microsoft Office, pre-installing it on millions of OEM personal computers throughout the 1990s and 2000s. This widespread bundling made WPS one of the most commonly encountered document formats in the consumer PC market, even though many users were unaware they were not using "full" Microsoft Word. The format supports basic word processing features including fonts, text alignment, indentation, bulleted and numbered lists, tables, and page formatting, but lacks advanced capabilities like tracked changes, macros, and complex styles found in DOC. One advantage was accessibility — Microsoft Works cost a fraction of Office's price and came free with many PCs, providing capable word processing to millions of home users and students who did not need enterprise features. Microsoft discontinued Works in 2009, recommending migration to Word or the free Office Online tools. WPS files remain present in personal document archives from that era and can be opened by LibreOffice and older versions of Microsoft Office.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: 1987
XBM (X BitMap) is a monochrome (1-bit) image format defined as part of the X Window System, originating at MIT around 1987. XBM files are unique among image formats in being valid C source code: each file defines the image as a static array of unsigned char values containing the packed pixel data, preceded by #define statements specifying the image width, height, and optional hot-spot coordinates (for cursor images). The pixel data is stored in hexadecimal byte values within curly braces, with each bit representing one pixel (1 = foreground, 0 = background) and bits ordered LSB-first within each byte. This design was intentional — XBM images could be #included directly into X Window application source code and compiled into the binary, eliminating the need for external file loading and runtime format parsing. The format was used throughout the X11 ecosystem for cursor shapes, window icons, toolbar buttons, and other small UI elements. One advantage is the source-code nature of the format: XBM files can be edited with a text editor, diff'd and merged in version control, generated by shell scripts, and compiled directly into C programs without any image loading library — a level of toolchain integration that no binary image format can match. The format's role as part of the X Window standard ensures it is understood by every X11-aware toolkit and application. While limited to monochrome and no compression, XBM's simplicity makes it an excellent teaching format for understanding bitmap representations. XBM files are supported by all X11 applications, ImageMagick, GIMP, web browsers (as a legacy web format), and programming environments.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPS to XBM?

WPS files are unreadable by most current software. Converting to XBM produces images viewable on virtually any device.

What program opens XBM files?

Open XBM files using X Window System tools, GIMP, and text editors (XBM is a C source format).

How quickly does WPS to XBM conversion finish?

Most conversions complete within seconds. Larger files may take slightly longer, but cloud processing keeps it fast regardless of your device.

Is my WPS file safe during conversion?

Uploaded WPS files are deleted immediately after conversion. XBM output files are removed from servers within 24 hours for your privacy.

Can I convert multiple WPS files at once?

You can upload and convert multiple WPS documents to XBM at the same time. Batch processing handles them all together.

Is the WPS to XBM conversion free?

Absolutely. The WPS to XBM converter works for free. Upgrade to a paid plan for extended limits and priority processing.