Convert PBM to UIL

The PBM (Portable Bitmap) file extension, part of the Netpbm project, originated in the late 1980s to facilitate efficient and portable graphics file interchange. Primarily, PBM files are used to store monochrome bitmaps in a simple ASCII text format, ensuring easy compatibility across different systems and platforms. This format supports only black-and-white imagery, making it particularly useful in scenarios where simplicity and minimalism are prioritized, such as in Unix environments for bitmap manipulation and transfer. Its historical significance lies in promoting a standardized approach to bitmap graphics in early computer technology.

The UIL file extension stands for User Interface Language and is associated with the X-Motif UIL Table. It is a plain text file format used by the UIL compiler to create user interfaces for the X Window System. UIL files define menus, buttons, dialog boxes, and other graphical user interface components. Introduced by The Open Group, this format allows developers to describe the initial state of a user interface, including widgets, resources, and callbacks. The UIL file is compiled into a UID file, which can be accessed by Motif Resource Management functions within an application.