raster format

What is a .OTB file?

OTB (Over-the-Air Bitmap) is Nokia's monochrome image format for early mobile phone logos and graphics sent over the air.

Full name
Nokia Over-the-air Bitmap
Developed by
Nokia
Released
1997
Extension
.otb
MIME type
image/otb
Transparency
Varies

How to open a OTB file

OTB opens in legacy mobile tools and some converters; convert to PNG to view on modern devices.

What OTB files are used for

Photos & web images

Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.

Editing & design

Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.

Storage & archiving

Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

OTB (Over-the-Air Bitmap) is Nokia's monochrome image format for early mobile phone logos and graphics sent over the air.

OTB opens in legacy mobile tools and some converters; convert to PNG to view on modern devices.

OTB is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your OTB file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — OTB doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.