WBMP (AM)

WBMP (Wireless BitMap) is a monochrome image format optimized for mobile devices, particularly those using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). It is a raster graphics file format designed for low-bandwidth environments and devices with limited processing power and memory.

The WBMP format utilizes a simple encoding scheme, typically using a single bit to represent each pixel (0 for white, 1 for black), resulting in a compact file size. This makes it suitable for transmission over wireless networks with limited bandwidth. The format also supports basic compression techniques to further reduce file size.

WBMP files are often used for displaying simple graphics such as icons, logos, and simple images on mobile phone displays and other WAP-enabled devices. The format is defined as part of the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) standards. Alternative image formats, such as GIF and JPEG, have largely replaced WBMP due to increased bandwidth availability and device capabilities. AM in this context most likely refers to Amplitude Modulation and is likely not directly related to the WBMP file format itself. AM radio uses amplitude modulation to transmit audio signals.