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UV Map at a glance
UV Map
Convert UV Map files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.uv
MIME types
image/x-uv
Created
2000
Inventor
3D graphics community
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 | UV Map | XPM |
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| File type | Image | Image |
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| Created year | 2000 | 1989 |
| Inventor | 3D graphics community | Daniel Dardailler, Colas Nahaboo (Groupe Bull) |
| 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use UV Map
- Your source file is already in UV Map.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to XPM.
- UV Map is commonly used in image 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 UV Map 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 UV Map to XPM?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting UV Map to XPM?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.