How to use the command xbmtopbm (with examples)

The xbmtopbm command is used to convert X11 or X10 bitmaps to PBM (Portable Bitmap) images. It is a part of the Netpbm package and provides a simple way to convert XBM images to PBM format.

Use case 1: Convert an XBM image to a PPM image

Code:

xbmtopbm path/to/input_file.xbm > path/to/output_file.pbm

Motivation: Converting an XBM image to a PPM (Portable Pixmap) image can be useful in scenarios where you need a higher color depth image format. PPM images support multiple color depths, unlike XBM images which are limited to black and white.

Explanation:

• xbmtopbm: The command to convert an XBM image to a PBM image.
• path/to/input_file.xbm: The path to the input XBM image file that needs to be converted.
• >: The output redirection operator to specify the path of the output file.
• path/to/output_file.pbm: The path where the converted PBM image file should be saved.

Example output:

The XBM image "path/to/input_file.xbm" has been converted to a PBM image and saved as "path/to/output_file.pbm".

Conclusion:

The xbmtopbm command is a handy tool for converting XBM images to PBM format. In this article, we have illustrated the use case of converting an XBM image to a PPM image. This can be useful when you need a higher color depth image format.