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===BMP===
'''The [[Windows bitmap|BMP]] (bit mapped) format''' is used internally in the [[Microsoft Windows]] operating system to handle graphics images. These files are typically not compressed resulting in large files. The main advantage of BMP files is their wide acceptance and use in Windows programs. Their large size makes them unsuitable for file transfer. Desktop backgrounds and images from scanners are usually stored in BMP files.
===XPM===
'''The [[X-Window Pixel Map|XPM]] (bit mapped) format''' is the default Unix picture format. Is based on the C language string format structure. Is one of the very rare picture formats can be edited with a simple text editor.
==Other graphic file formats==
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