X11 Pixmap (XPM) Reader/Writer

Licensing options for this format begin with FME Professional Edition.

The X11 Pixmap (XPM) Reader/Writer provides FME with access to data in the XPM format.

Overview

The XPM file consists of a three-dimensional array of bits corresponding to a two-dimensional array of pixels. It is used, for example, in the X Window System to describe a memory region where graphics can be drawn without affecting the screen. Typically this is used for the efficient handling of expose events and icon images, or for animation.

XPM files have a color depth limit of 87 colors – all images converted into XPM will be reduced to 87 colors.

Currently, the XPM reader can read only 8-bit per pixel XPM images, and one-band XPM images.