What is a BMP file?
| File extension | .bmp |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | image/bmp |
Format description
BMP files, also known as bitmap image files, are uncompressed raster images. They contain a file header with a bitmap identifier, width, height and color settings among other information, as well as bitmap pixels with different colors.Because of the lack of any compression, BMP files often have a relatively large file size. Therefore, it may be beneficial to convert such images to newer, better-optimized formats like WebP and AVIF.
Common questions about BMP conversions
How to open a BMP file?
If you don't know how to view a BMP file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert BMP files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple BMP files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing BMPs.
Pasting BMP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting BMP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a BMP file, if its size is 10 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Max you can convert big BMPs, up to 10 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert BMP files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert BMP files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting BMPs safe with MConverter?
For cloud-based conversions, MConverter encrypts your BMP files using the latest technologies, such as TLS 1.3 and HSTS. They are transmitted securely to our cloud service provider’s EU-based data center, which holds internationally recognized ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. There, each conversion is processed in a separate, isolated environment. This technique further reduces the risk of a malicious file impacting other conversions.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your BMPs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,843,257 files so far.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your BMPs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,843,257 files so far.
How long does it take to convert BMP?
For most images, the wait should be less than a minute. If they are animated, it may take a little longer. However, MConverter also supports converting larger images, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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