How to Convert FITS to XBM — Quick & Free
Fast, instant FITS to XBM conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .fits file and get .xbm in seconds.
Batch Settings
About FITS to XBM Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert FITS to XBM online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .fits file to CocoConvert, pick XBM as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. FITS is a widely used file format. XBM is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your FITS file is decoded and re-encoded as XBM. Converting FITS to XBM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert FITS to XBM
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1. Upload FITS
Drop your .fits file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select XBM
Choose .xbm from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .xbm file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert FITS to XBM
Your FITS file is decoded and re-encoded as XBM.
Your FITS file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in XBM format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
FITS
.fits file
| Extension | .fits |
| MIME Type | image/fits |
| Category | Image |
XBM
.xbm file
| Extension | .xbm |
| MIME Type | image/x-xbitmap |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert FITS to XBM?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a XBM file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FITS to XBM conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free FITS to XBM conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is FITS to XBM conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded FITS file and the converted XBM file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting FITS to XBM lose quality?
Converting FITS to XBM maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert XBM back to FITS?
Yes, CocoConvert supports XBM to FITS conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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