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Convert GIF to BMP

Counter GIF → BMP
Drop your files here or paste with Ctrl+V · .gif
Colour behind transparent areas

    GIF is limited to 256 colours and is many times larger than a video of the same clip. BMP is the simple uncompressed format that legacy Windows software, embedded devices and some industrial systems need.

    • Free
    • No sign-up
    • Batch conversion

    Why convert GIF to BMP?

    To convert GIF files to BMP, drop them on the counter above.

    Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the BMP result saves straight to your computer or phone.

    How to convert GIF to BMP

    1. Add your GIF files

      Drag your GIF files onto the counter, pick them with Choose files or paste from the clipboard with Ctrl+V. You can add several at once.

    2. Check the settings

      The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.

    3. Conversion starts by itself

      Each file is converted to BMP and its row is stamped CONVERTED.

    4. Download your BMP file

      Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.

    GIF vs BMP

    PropertyGIFBMP
    Full nameGraphics Interchange FormatWindows Bitmap
    TypeImageImage
    CompressionLosslessLossless
    TransparencyYesNo
    AnimationYesNo
    VectorNoNo
    Created byCompuServeMicrosoft
    Year1987—
    Extensions.gif.bmp .dib
    MIMEimage/gifimage/bmp

    About the formats

    GIF

    Graphics Interchange Format

    GIF is a veteran image format limited to 256 colours that supports animation. It is still everywhere for short silent loops and simple graphics.

    All GIF conversions

    BMP

    Windows Bitmap

    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.

    All BMP conversions

    Frequently asked questions

    Is converting GIF to BMP free?

    Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.

    What happens to a transparent background?

    BMP has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white. You can choose black or any other colour in the settings.

    Are animated images converted too?

    Only the first frame is converted to BMP. To keep the animation, convert to MP4 or WEBM.

    Does it work on a phone?

    Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.

    Is there a file size limit?

    There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.

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