How do I convert XPM to PGM?

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

Is it safe to convert XPM to PGM here?

Yes. XPM to PGM conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the XPM to PGM converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting XPM to PGM reduce quality?

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

Can I convert multiple XPM 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.

Can I convert PGM back to XPM?

Yes — use our PGM to XPM converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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Convert XPM to PGM

Free, fast and private. Your XPM files are converted right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to convert XPM to PGM

1
Add your XPM files
Drag and drop XPM files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose PGM
PGM is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your PGM
Download each PGM file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

XPM vs PGM

From

XPM · X PixMap

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

Type: Image
Extension: .xpm
MIME: image/x-xpixmap
Best for: X11 and Linux desktop icons

Legacy format

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PGM · Portable Graymap

PGM is the grayscale member of the Netpbm family: uncompressed, simple and easy to parse.

Type: Image
Extension: .pgm
MIME: image/x-portable-graymap
Best for: grayscale image processing

Lossless

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Need it the other way around? Convert PGM to XPM.

XPM to PGM: frequently asked questions

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