X11 bitmap picture
File type: Bitmap image file
A .bit file is an X11 bitmap picture containing monochrome bitmap graphics for the X Window System.
It is associated with X11 software on Unix and Linux systems and can be used as an image or bitmap resource by X11 applications.
Found 4 different file type records with the same bit filename suffix.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: October 7, 2026
The X11 bitmap format stores a simple one-bit-per-pixel image. It is intended for small monochrome graphics such as icons, cursors, masks, and other interface elements rather than photographs or full-colour artwork.
The format belongs to the X Window System, commonly called X or X11, which provides graphical display and input services on Unix-like operating systems. X11 applications can load bitmap data from these files as part of their user interfaces.
The X Window System is a computer software system and network protocol that provides a graphical user interface for networked computers. It was initially developed as part of Project Athena, provides windowing on raster graphics displays, and manages keyboard and pointing-device input. It also provides a toolkit and protocol stack for building graphical user interfaces on Unix-like operating systems and OpenVMS, and has been ported to other operating systems.
X11 bitmap files are primarily encountered on Linux and other Unix systems that use X11. The format remains useful for legacy and specialised X11 software, although newer applications commonly use more capable image formats.
On Linux or Unix, open the file with an X11-aware image viewer or image utility that supports X11 bitmap data. These images are typically used by X11 applications rather than as conventional desktop images. Some programs for Windows may also be able to open them.
An X11 bitmap can be converted to a more widely supported image format such as PNG with an image utility that supports X11 bitmap data. The resulting image remains monochrome unless the conversion software adds colour.
If no compatible converter is available, an X11 bitmap-capable graphics program can open the file and export it to another image format.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving bit files:
Linux/Unix
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 28, 2026
The DROPS simulator drillbit file stores detailed information about the drill bits actually used in a particular section. It includes an in-depth description of each bit as specified in the DROPS data.
Open the .bit file with the DROPS simulator that uses it. The file is intended to be read as simulator data.
If the DROPS simulator provides an export or reporting function, use it to create a different representation of the drillbit data.
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: September 24, 2026
Worms Armageddon, developed by Team17, uses .bit files to store maps imported for use in the game. The file contains the map data needed to create the battlefield terrain.
The format is used by the computer versions of Worms Armageddon and Worms World Party for imported maps.
Open the file in Worms Armageddon on Microsoft Windows by using the game's map import or map loading controls. The game interprets the map data.
Worms World Party can also use this type of imported map file.
To use the map in another Worms installation, import or load the original .bit file through that game's map controls.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving bit files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: June 29, 2018
The bit file extension is used by Xilinx Integrated Software Environment, a development tool for Microsoft Windows, which allows users to create programs for embedded systems.
The bit file stores bitstream data.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software apps that create bit files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving bit files:
Microsoft Windows
Language
