PBMP Converter
Convert PBMP files online for free
Drop or upload your .PBMP file
How to convert your PBMP file
- Click Select File above, and choose your PBMP file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PBMP to another file type
The converter easily converts your PBMP file to various formats—free and online. No Photoshop or extra software needed.
- PBMP to JPG
- PBMP to PDF
- PBMP to PNG
- PBMP to GIF
- PBMP to BMP
- PBMP to TIFF
- PBMP to TIF
- PBMP to WEBP
- PBMP to ICO
- PBMP to CUR
- PBMP to PSD
- PBMP to PSB
Convert a file to PBMP
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PBMP file type—in the best quality.
- RAW to PBMP
- PNG to PBMP
- AI to PBMP
- NEF to PBMP
- PSB to PBMP
- DNG to PBMP
- SVG to PBMP
- GIF to PBMP
- EPS to PBMP
- JPG to PBMP
- ARW to PBMP
- PDF to PBMP
About PBMP files
PBMP, or Portable Bitmap Format, is a simple monochrome raster image format used in Netpbm software suite. While it is efficient for basic image storage, it lacks the color depth and advanced features of modern image formats, making it less ideal for most users.
PBMP files can be converted to various formats such as JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TIFF. These formats are more versatile and widely supported across different platforms and software. For high-quality image editing and sharing, converting PBMP files is often necessary.
Software like GIMP, IrfanView, and ImageMagick offer reliable ways to convert PBMP files. GIMP, a powerful open-source image editor, supports PBMP and many other formats. IrfanView is a lightweight image viewer with batch conversion capabilities, while ImageMagick is a command-line tool ideal for automated conversions.
However, converting PBMP files isn't without challenges. The monochrome nature of PBMP means converting to color formats requires careful handling to prevent loss of image quality. Additionally, PBMP s limited metadata support can lead to data loss during conversion, especially with formats like TIFF that support extensive metadata.
Despite these drawbacks, PBMP files are still used in niche applications, and converting them can be crucial. This is where Convert.Guru shines. It offers a free and intuitive drag-and-drop interface to convert PBMP files to your desired format effortlessly. While software solutions exist, Convert.Guru simplifies the process, making it accessible for everyone.
The PBMP Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best PBMP converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.