Convert BW to XBM

Tired of slow online converters? reaConverter transforms BW to XBM instantly — right on your desktop, no upload needed.

Need to convert BW to XBM? reaConverter handles batch conversion with ease, processing hundreds of files at once while preserving quality. Your files never leave your machine. No third-party servers, no privacy concerns.

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How to Convert Multiple BW Files to XBM?

1. Download and Install reaConverter

reaConverter is a standalone Windows app — download, install, and start converting BW files in under two minutes.

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2. Load your BW files

Launch reaConverter and load the BW files you want to convert. Add a few files or thousands, batch processing handles them all.

Drag-and-drop BWs directly into reaConverter or use the folder browser to load entire directories.

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3. Select XBM as output format

Set XBM as output format and select where to save your converted files. Customize quality settings if needed.

Select XBM as output format

4. Start BW to XBM conversion

Press Convert to begin processing. You can watch the progress or minimize and let it run in the background.

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Your converted XBM files will appear in the destination folder as soon as processing completes.

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reaConverter offers the fastest, simplest solution for converting your BW files into XBM in seconds - all files processed on your PC for maximum privacy and speed.

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Do more with your files

Converting BW files for use in a workflow? reaConverter offers many ways to process files, so you can customize them according to your requirements.

Our range of editing options includes auto-processing options such as auto-rotate, auto-crop, watermarking and more. Change Color Space, copy Metadata, set DPI, manage ICC Profile, control Bit Depth.

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Last updated on January 14, 2026
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BW to XBM Conversion: FAQ

What are BW files?

The BW format represents the black-and-white version of SGI (Silicon Graphics Image), a raster format created using Silicon Graphics workstation. Similar formats include RGB and RGBA. SGI and its related file extensions were first developed by Paul Haeberli and wereinitially released in mid-1990s. They are currently considered obsolete and difficult to open with regular image viewers.

What are XBM files?

The XBM (X BitMap) format represents a monochrome image file usually used for storing cursor and icon bitmaps in the X graphical user interface. XBMs store data as C language data array, so they can be included directly into an application. They are, however, fairly large in size. In the late 1980s the XBM format was superseded by the XPM format for the X Windows System.

Can reaConverter convert BW to XBM?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .bw to .xbm with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.

Can I convert BW to XBM online?

If you only need to convert a few BW files to XBM format, feel free to try our free online free online BW to XBM converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!

How can I turn BW files into XBM on my computer?

The best way to change BWs to XBMs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from BW to XBM.

How can I automate BW to XBM files conversion?

reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.

Is there a way to convert BW files to XBM using the command prompt?

reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line bw to xbm converter for batch processing.

What else can I do with reaConverter?

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