LBM File

Category: Raster Image Files

What is a LBM file?

Developed by Electronic Arts, the LBM extension is an IFF-ILBM (Interchange File Format-Interleaved Bitmap). These files are capable of storing up to 256 color images and supports black and white as well. It has been created by Electronic Arts’ Deluxe Paint which is a graphics editor initially developed for Amiga Systems. It has subsequently been ported to other platforms.
These files generally come with ILBM and IFF formats too. The LBM files come with an IFF Bitmap header and an IFF color map. It uses the PackBits compression to store the images as bytes with the ability to compress up to 90 per cent of the original file size.

How to Open LBM Files

ACD Systems Canvas

Corel PaintShop Pro

XnView MP

fCoder Group Image Converter Plus

XnView MP

XnView MP

How to Make LBM Files

Exact steps for creating LBM files will vary by program and operating system. Download one of the above listed programs and you should be able to follow typical procedure for opening files or creating files from the File menu. Typically you will select File > Open or File > New and continue through the prompts. Some programs may follow a different procedure for either creation or opening of files.