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Convert WBMP to TXT - Extract Text from Wireless Bitmaps

Extract text from WBMP images using OCR. Convert legacy wireless bitmaps to editable text.

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Need Text from a WBMP Image?

WBMP files are wireless bitmap images from the early days of mobile phones. If you have WBMP files containing text, screenshots, or documents, extracting that text manually is tedious and error-prone.

Our converter uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to scan your WBMP image and extract all readable text into a plain TXT file. In our testing, even the simple monochrome graphics typical of WBMP files convert accurately since the high contrast between black and white pixels makes text recognition straightforward.

How to Convert WBMP to TXT

  1. Upload your WBMP file - Drag and drop or click to select your wireless bitmap image
  2. Process with OCR - Our system scans the image and recognizes text characters
  3. Download your TXT file - Get your extracted text ready to edit, copy, or use anywhere

The entire process takes seconds. No account required, no software to install.

What is WBMP Format?

WBMP (Wireless Bitmap) was the standard image format for WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) devices in the early 2000s. These monochrome images were designed for feature phones with limited displays and slow data connections.

Key characteristics of WBMP files:

  • 1-bit color depth - Only black and white, no grayscale or color
  • Small file size - Optimized for slow mobile networks of the era
  • Simple structure - No compression, just raw pixel data
  • Legacy format - Rarely used today but still found in archives and old systems

The monochrome nature of WBMP actually helps OCR accuracy. Text appears as pure black on white (or vice versa) with no anti-aliasing or color variations to confuse the recognition engine.

Common Use Cases

Recovering Old Mobile Screenshots

Have WBMP screenshots from early Nokia, Motorola, or Sony Ericsson phones? Extract any text messages, contact info, or notes visible in those images.

Archiving WAP Content

Web developers and digital archivists working with old WAP sites may need to extract text from WBMP graphics used in those early mobile web pages.

Document Digitization

Some legacy systems exported documents as WBMP images. Converting to TXT makes that content searchable and editable again.

Data Migration

When migrating data from vintage mobile applications, WBMP-to-TXT conversion helps recover text that was stored as images.

Why TXT Output?

Plain text (TXT) is the most universal text format. Your extracted text will work in:

  • Any text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code)
  • Word processors (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice)
  • Databases and spreadsheets
  • Programming scripts and applications
  • Email and messaging apps

If you need formatted documents instead, consider converting to WBMP to DOC or WBMP to DOCX for Word-compatible output.

OCR Accuracy for WBMP

Several factors affect how accurately we can extract text from your WBMP file:

  • Text size - Larger text converts more reliably than tiny fonts
  • Font clarity - Standard fonts work better than decorative or handwritten styles
  • Image quality - Clean, uncorrupted WBMP files produce better results
  • Text orientation - Horizontal text is recognized most accurately

The monochrome nature of WBMP typically produces good OCR results. Unlike color images where text might blend with backgrounds, WBMP's pure black and white pixels create clear contrast.

Works in Any Browser

Convert WBMP to TXT directly in your web browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Tablets and mobile devices

No downloads or installations. Your files are processed securely without being stored on our servers.

Pro Tip

WBMP's 1-bit monochrome format actually produces cleaner OCR results than many color images. The pure black-on-white pixels eliminate anti-aliasing artifacts that often confuse text recognition in other formats.

Common Mistake

Expecting OCR to work on WBMP files that contain only icons or graphics. The converter extracts text, not visual elements. If your WBMP is a logo or illustration, convert to PNG instead.

Best For

Recovering text from vintage mobile phone screenshots, digitizing old WAP website content, or extracting text from legacy applications that exported documents as WBMP images.

Not Recommended

Don't use this for WBMP files that are purely graphical with no text content. Also avoid if you need to preserve the visual layout-TXT output is plain text only, no formatting or positioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

WBMP (Wireless Bitmap) is a monochrome image format from the early 2000s, designed for WAP-enabled mobile phones. It supports only black and white pixels with no grayscale, making files extremely small but limited in visual complexity.

Our converter uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to scan your WBMP image, identify text characters, and output them as an editable TXT file. The monochrome nature of WBMP typically produces accurate results due to high contrast.

OCR accuracy depends on text size, font clarity, and image quality. Standard fonts and larger text convert most reliably. Very small text, decorative fonts, or damaged images may have lower accuracy.

WBMP files typically come from early 2000s mobile phones (Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson), WAP websites, or legacy mobile applications. They were the standard image format before smartphones adopted JPEG and PNG.

TXT is the most universal and lightweight format for plain text. It works everywhere but has no formatting. For formatted documents, consider WBMP to DOC or DOCX conversion instead.

Yes, you can upload multiple WBMP files and convert them all to TXT in one batch. Each image will be processed separately with its own output file.

Actually, it helps. Monochrome images have perfect contrast between text and background, eliminating issues like color bleeding or anti-aliasing that can confuse OCR on color images.

No. File processing happens in your browser. Your WBMP images are not uploaded to or stored on any external server, keeping your data private and secure.

The converter will attempt to process any content. If your WBMP contains only non-text graphics, the resulting TXT file will be empty or contain OCR misinterpretations. The tool works best on images containing actual text.

Yes. If you want to keep the image rather than extract text, you can convert WBMP to modern formats like PNG, JPG, or WEBP for better compatibility with current applications.

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