Convert BMP to GIF

Free BMP to GIF converter. Usually a smaller file. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

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Maximum file size: 100 MB per file

How to convert BMP to GIF

Quick answer: To convert BMP to GIF: upload your BMP file, choose GIF as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.

Upload your BMP file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
Select GIF as the output format.
Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
Download your GIF file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.

What changes when you convert BMP to GIF

BMP has no transparency, so the picture looks the same; the extra transparency support in GIF simply stays unused.
Your BMP is a still image, so the GIF will also be a still image.
Neither format throws away detail in this conversion, so the pixels are preserved.
Photos usually get smaller when saved as GIF.

BMP vs GIF at a glance

Comparison of BMP and GIF
Feature	BMP	GIF
Full name	BMP (Bitmap)	GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Introduced	1986	1987
Compression	Uncompressed	Lossless
Transparency	No	Yes
Animation	No	Yes
Best for	Simple Windows graphics and older software	Short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics
Compatibility	Opens almost everywhere but is rarely used on the web.	Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.

When to choose GIF instead of BMP

Choose GIF for short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics. Its main limit: it is limited to 256 colors, so photos look banded and files get large.

Stay with BMP if you need simple Windows graphics and older software.

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BMP to GIF FAQ

How do I convert BMP to GIF?

Upload your BMP file, select GIF as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the GIF file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

Does converting BMP to GIF reduce quality?

No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.

Is transparency kept when converting BMP to GIF?

BMP has no transparency, so there is nothing to keep; the GIF looks the same as your original.

Can I convert an animated BMP to GIF?

Yes, but only if the source is animated. A still BMP produces a still GIF.

Will the GIF file be smaller than the BMP?

For photos, usually yes. GIF compresses images more efficiently than BMP.

Where can I open a GIF file?

Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.

Is it free and safe to convert BMP to GIF here?

Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.

Last updated: October 3, 2026