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How to convert BMP to AVIF?

You can convert BMP to AVIF with MConverter in three easy steps:

Choose BMP files from your device
At the top of this page, drag and drop your BMPs.
You can also click to select BMP files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a BMP file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with BMP files to AVIF is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it.
Click or tap on AVIF from the list of target formats
Alternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AVIF or something else.
Download your AVIF files, after MConverter has finished processing them
There's an option to automatically download the converted AVIF files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each AVIF.
On desktop platforms, you can download the AVIF files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the AVIFs with other apps.

About the formats

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.

File extension	.avif
Category	Image file formats
Developed by	AOMedia (Alliance for Open Media)
Mime type	image/avif

Format description

The AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) is a new format which promises better compression and smaller file sizes than JPEG, PNG, WebP, and all other current image formats on the web. Based on the generic HEIF image format, AVIF supports alpha transparency, HDR, lossy and lossless compression. AVIF is already being used by Netflix and Microsoft.

Which browsers support AVIF and since when?

In 2024, all major browsers can render AVIF images. Support in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera) has landed in late August 2020. Firefox can display AVIF images from version 93, released in October 2021. Apple's Safari can finally recognize and show AVIF images starting with iOS 16, released in September 2022.

Common questions about converting BMP to AVIF

Can I convert BMP to AVIF in bulk?

Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple BMPs to AVIFs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing BMPs to convert to AVIF.
Pasting BMP files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.

Can I convert a BMP file to AVIF, if its size is 2 GB?

Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big BMPs, up to 2 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 Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.

Is converting BMPs to AVIF safe with MConverter?

Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your BMP files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your BMPs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert BMP to AVIF?

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).