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BMP converter
BMP is the native bitmap format of Windows. Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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- Batch conversion
Convert from BMP
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMP | JPG | small photo that opens anywhere · smaller file | ||
| BMP | PNG | lossless, crisp edges | ||
| BMP | WEBP | small file for the web | ||
| BMP | AVIF | smallest image file | ||
| BMP | GIF | plays in every chat | ||
| BMP | ICO | favicon and Windows icon | ||
| BMP | TIFF | print and archive quality | ||
| BMP | gathered in one PDF | |||
| BMP | SVG | traced to vector |
What is BMP?
BMP is the native bitmap format of Windows. It usually stores pixels with no compression at all, so it is lossless but files are very large.
Legacy software, industrial devices and raw image processing.
Strengths
- Lossless and simple
- Works with legacy Windows software and embedded devices
Weaknesses
- Very large files
- Impractical on the web
- Limited transparency support
| Full name | Windows Bitmap |
|---|---|
| Created by | Microsoft |
| Extensions | .bmp .dib |
| MIME | image/bmp, image/x-ms-bmp |
| Family | Image |
Convert to BMP
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPG | BMP | for legacy Windows software · larger file | ||
| PNG | BMP | for legacy Windows software · screenshots and logos | ||
| WEBP | BMP | for legacy Windows software · images saved from the web | ||
| AVIF | BMP | for legacy Windows software · next-gen image opened | ||
| GIF | BMP | for legacy Windows software · the GIF’s first frame | ||
| ICO | BMP | for legacy Windows software · the icon’s largest size | ||
| TIFF | BMP | for legacy Windows software · scanned pages | ||
| SVG | BMP | for legacy Windows software · drawing at the size you pick | ||
| HEIC | BMP | for legacy Windows software · iPhone photos |
Frequently asked questions
What is BMP?
BMP is the native bitmap format of Windows. It usually stores pixels with no compression at all, so it is lossless but files are very large.
What is BMP used for?
Legacy software, industrial devices and raw image processing.
Which formats can BMP be converted to?
On this page BMP files convert to JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, ICO, TIFF, PDF, SVG. JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, ICO, TIFF, SVG, HEIC files can also be turned into BMP.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.