.LBM File Extension

Deluxe Paint Bitmap Image

Developer	Electronic Arts
Popularity	Average rating 3.4 / 5. Vote count: 10
Category	Raster Image Files
Format	.LBM
Cross Platform	Update Soon

What is an LBM file?

The .LBM file extension is associated with Deluxe Paint, a popular graphics editor developed by Electronic Arts in the late 1980s. It was primarily used for creating and editing bitmap images, particularly on early personal computers.

More Information.

The .LBM format was introduced by Deluxe Paint as its native bitmap image format. It supported various color depths and resolution settings, making it versatile for both professional graphic design and personal creativity.

Origin Of This File.

Deluxe Paint was initially developed for the Commodore Amiga series of computers, where it gained significant popularity due to its advanced features and user-friendly interface.

File Structure Technical Specification.

Color Depth: Supports 1-bit monochrome to 24-bit true color.
Resolution: Variable, dependent on the capabilities of the software and hardware used.
Compression: Can optionally use RLE (Run-Length Encoding) for reducing file size.
Metadata: May contain embedded metadata such as author information, creation date, and image dimensions.

How to Convert the File?

Windows:

Using GIMP:
- Open GIMP (a free and open-source image editor).
- Go to File > Open and select your .LBM file.
- Optionally, modify the image if needed.
- Go to File > Export As.
- Choose the desired format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and click Export.
Using XnView:
- Open XnView (a versatile image viewer and converter).
- Navigate to your .LBM file location.
- Right-click on the file and select Convert.
- Choose the output format and conversion settings.
- Click Convert to save the file in the new format.

Linux:

Using GIMP:
- Launch GIMP from the applications menu.
- Click on File > Open and locate your .LBM file.
- Edit the image if needed.
- Click on File > Export As.
- Select the desired format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and click Export.
Using ImageMagick (Command-line):
- Open a terminal window.
- Use the following command to convert .LBM to PNG.
- Adjust the command parameters for different formats and options as needed.

macOS:

Using GIMP:
- Open GIMP (if not installed, download and install it first).
- Go to File > Open and select your .LBM file.
- Edit the image as necessary.
- Go to File > Export As.
- Choose the format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and click Export.
Using Preview (for simple conversions):
- Open your .LBM file in Preview (default macOS image viewer).
- Go to File > Export.
- Select the desired format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and adjust settings if needed.
- Click Save to convert and save the file.

Android:

Using Image Converter:
- Install an image converter app from the Google Play Store (e.g., Image Converter).
- Open the app and navigate to your .LBM file.
- Select the format you want to convert to (e.g., PNG, JPEG).
- Tap Convert to initiate the conversion process.
- Once done, find the converted file in your device’s storage.

iOS:

Using Documents by Readdle:
- Install Documents by Readdle from the App Store (if not installed).
- Open Documents and navigate to your .LBM file.
- Tap on the file to open it.
- Tap on ... (ellipsis icon) and select Convert to convert the file.
- Choose the format (e.g., PNG, JPEG) and tap Convert.

Others:

For other platforms or specific needs, online conversion tools like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or dedicated software for handling image formats on less common systems can be used. These platforms typically offer a web-based interface where you can upload your .LBM file, select the output format, and download the converted file once the conversion is complete.