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MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
Convert MetaPost files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for vector compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Vector
Extensions
.mp, .mps
MIME types
application/x-metapost
Created
1994
Inventor
John Hobby
Status
active
XBM at a glance
XBM
Convert XBM files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.xbm
MIME types
image/x-xbitmap
Created
1985
Inventor
MIT X Consortium
Status
legacy
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | XBM |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1985 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | MIT X Consortium |
| Status | active | legacy |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MetaPost
- Your source file is already in MetaPost.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to XBM.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use XBM
- Your target workflow expects XBM.
- Improve delivery compatibility with XBM.
- XBM is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to XBM?
Convert to XBM when preserving legacy X11 bitmap assets or interfacing with very old Unix UI workflows.
In modern contexts it is chiefly a compatibility target.
What changes when converting MetaPost to XBM?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to XBM removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to XBM?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.