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MD at a glance
MD
Convert MD files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for document compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Document
Extensions
.md
MIME types
text/markdown
Created
2004
Inventor
John Gruber and Aaron Swartz
Status
active
XPM at a glance
XPM
Convert XPM files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.xpm
MIME types
image/x-xpixmap
Created
1989
Inventor
Daniel Dardailler, Colas Nahaboo (Groupe Bull)
Status
legacy
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | XPM |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 1989 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Daniel Dardailler, Colas Nahaboo (Groupe Bull) |
| Status | active | legacy |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MD
- Your source file is already in MD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to XPM.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use XPM
- Your target workflow expects XPM.
- Improve delivery compatibility with XPM.
- XPM is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to XPM?
Convert to XPM when maintaining or restoring X11-era icon assets or other historical Unix interface graphics.
It is useful where text-based icon compatibility matters more than modern compression.
What changes when converting MD to XPM?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to XPM?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.