WBM File Extension

Wireless Bitmap Image Format

File Type wbm
Developer Webmin
Popularity
4.2 (34 votes)
Application Adobe Photoshop
Category Raster Image Files
Format Binary

What is a WBM file?

Files with the WBM extension are specifically tied to Wireless Bitmap Image Format, a Raster Image Files type, and there are 575 files in this category.

WBM file support extends to various operating systems, including Mac OS, Windows and Linux. To view a WBM file, you can choose from 5 programs such as XnView, ACDSee Photo Manager and Adobe Fireworks.

MIME types

image/vnd.wap.wbmp

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

XnView

How to open a WBM file?

If you cannot open a WBM file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

Thanks to their popularity, XnView, ACDSee Photo Manager and Adobe Fireworks are often the go-to programs for managing WBM files. If you need the newest version of Adobe Photoshop, just access the Adobe website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.

Once Adobe Photoshop is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening WBM files.

Make Adobe Photoshop the default WBM viewer

Change the default app to open files on Mac

Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired WBM file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for Adobe Photoshop. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

Start by right-clicking on your WBM file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Adobe Photoshop as the application to associate with your WBM file;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Finding answers to WBM file problems

If WBM files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.

What can lead to sudden Adobe Photoshop crashes?

Insufficient updates for Adobe products can cause Adobe Photoshop to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged WBM file?

Use a recovery program to open the damaged WBM file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged raster image files.

What are the ways to check if my WBM file is damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted WBM raster image files can include:

The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
Editing the archive in Adobe Fireworks is hampered by poor overall performance;
The file causes Adobe Photoshop or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
An unexplained increase in the size of the WBM file;
Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;

How to edit a WBM file?

To modify WBM files, you need to install special software that makes it possible to open and edit raster image files. Online WBM editors are more restricted compared to software designed for Wireless Bitmap Image Format.

Best WBM editors 2026

According to these factors, we have compiled a list of available WBM editors.

WBM Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
Adobe Photoshop	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.9 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Adobe Fireworks	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.6 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Nero Multimedia Suite	Nero	Windows	4.5 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Convert files to and from WBM

If handling a WBM file is problematic, consider converting it to alternative formats such as PNG or other supported types.

After converting a WBM file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.