File Extension Library


.ILBM File Extension

  • Developer by: Electronic Arts
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .ILBM files and how to open them?

Can't open .ILBM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ILBM file.

What is a .ILBM file extension?

.ILBM file extension is created by Electronic Arts. .ILBM has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .ILBM file is Binary.

.ILBM is Interleaved Bitmap Image

Bitmap image format based on the Interchange File Format (.IFF files); originally designed for use with Amiga chipsets; stores bitplanes, which contain one bit of data for each image pixel; supports bitonal and color images, as well as RLE (Run-length encoding) compression.

ILBM files were used by early graphics editing programs, such as Electronic Arts Deluxe Paint. They are still viewable using several image viewers.

NOTE: Interleaved Bitmap files can also be saved with the .LBM extension. They are sometimes also seen as .IFF files, although the ILBM format does not support all features specified by the Interchange File Format.

List of all softwares that can open the Interleaved Bitmap Image
Windows
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
XnViewMP
J-T-L Development Ultimate Paint
IrfanView with FORMATS plug-in
Mac
XnViewMP
Linux
XnViewMP

How to fix problems with .ILBM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ILBM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ILBM file format
  2. You need to check the .ILBM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)