WPS to XPM Converter

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Batch Support

Upload multiple WPS documents and convert them all to XPM in one go. Batch processing saves time when handling several files.

Format Flexibility

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

Cloud-Powered

WPS to XPM conversion runs entirely on remote servers. Your device stays fast and responsive throughout the process.

How to convert WPS to XPM

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

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Choose xpm 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 xpm 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
XPM (X PixMap) is a color image format for the X Window System, developed by Arnaud Le Hors at GROUPE BULL beginning in 1989 as the color successor to the monochrome XBM format. Like XBM, XPM files are valid C source code — each file defines the image as a static array of character strings, where the header strings specify width, height, number of colors, and characters per pixel, the color definition strings map character codes to color values (supporting X11 color names, hexadecimal RGB, and symbolic color types like 'background' and 'foreground'), and the pixel strings encode each row as a sequence of character codes that index the color palette. This ASCII art representation makes XPM images human-readable: one can often see the image content directly in the text of the source file. The format went through three revisions: XPM1 (1989, compatible with X10), XPM2 (simplified syntax), and XPM3 (1991, the current version with the static char* syntax and extended color specification). XPM was the standard format for X Window application icons, splash screens, pixmap buttons, and themed UI elements throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is the combined benefits of being a valid C source file and a color image: XPM files can be compiled into applications, edited in any text editor, processed by text tools, and version-controlled, while supporting up to 256 colors with transparency (using the 'None' color keyword). The X11 ecosystem's reliance on XPM ensures broad tool support. XPM files are handled by all X11 toolkits, ImageMagick, GIMP, and web browsers (legacy support).
Initial release: 1989

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPS to XPM?

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

How do I open a XPM file?

Open XPM files using X Window System applications, GIMP, and text editors.

Is my WPS file safe during conversion?

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

Can I convert multiple WPS files to XPM at once?

Batch conversion is supported. Upload several WPS files simultaneously and each one converts to XPM independently in a single session.

How fast is WPS to XPM conversion?

Conversion is typically near-instant for standard documents. Larger or complex files may take a bit longer on the server side.