# Convert PS to XPM

> Convert PS to XPM online for free in seconds. Files are processed in a secure, isolated sandbox and deleted automatically. No sign-up, no watermarks.

URL: https://www.converterrr.com/ps-to-xpm

- Runs in an isolated cloud sandbox with ImageMagick: files are deleted automatically, and the job uses cloud credits.
- Engines: ImageMagick (cloud).
- API: available. `POST /api/v1/jobs` with `"output_format": "xpm"` (paid plans).
- More: [Vector converter](https://www.converterrr.com/vector-converter), [PS converter](https://www.converterrr.com/ps-converter).

## How to convert PS to XPM

1. **Add your PS files.** Drag and drop PS files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2. **Choose XPM.** XPM is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3. **Convert.** Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
4. **Download your XPM.** Download each XPM file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

## Good to know

- Vectors are rendered at high resolution (300 DPI or 2048px). Set a width under Options if you need a specific size.
- PS files are typically used for print jobs and legacy publishing workflows, while XPM is best for X11 and Linux desktop icons.
- This conversion runs on ImageMagick in an isolated cloud sandbox. Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically.

## PS vs XPM

|  | PS | XPM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full name | PostScript | X PixMap |
| Type | Vector | Image |
| Extensions | .ps | .xpm |
| MIME type | application/postscript | image/x-xpixmap |
| Best for | print jobs and legacy publishing workflows | X11 and Linux desktop icons |
| Properties | vector, legacy format | legacy format |

**PS:** PostScript is the page description language that preceded PDF, still produced by many print drivers.

**XPM:** XPM is a text-based color image format from the X Window System, stored as C source code.

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- [JPG to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/jpg-to-xpm) (in the browser)
- [PS to PDF](https://www.converterrr.com/ps-to-pdf) (cloud)
- [WebP to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/webp-to-xpm) (in the browser)
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- [HEIC to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/heic-to-xpm) (in the browser)
- [PS to JPEG](https://www.converterrr.com/ps-to-jpeg) (cloud)
- [JPEG to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/jpeg-to-xpm) (in the browser)
- [PS to GIF](https://www.converterrr.com/ps-to-gif) (cloud)
- [GIF to XPM](https://www.converterrr.com/gif-to-xpm) (in the browser)

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## Convert other formats to XPM

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## PS to XPM: frequently asked questions

### How do I convert PS to XPM?

Drop your PS file onto the converter above, make sure XPM is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the XPM file — it usually takes a few seconds.

### Is it safe to convert PS to XPM here?

Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to an isolated sandbox that's created for your job only, then both the original and the result are deleted automatically.

### Is the PS to XPM converter free?

Yes. Cloud conversions like this one use credits, and you get free credits every day (3 without an account, 10 with a free account).

### Will converting PS to XPM reduce quality?

No — XPM preserves the content of your PS file as faithfully as the format allows.

### Can I convert multiple PS files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.