Convert ICO to BMP
Free ICO to BMP converter. Transparent areas become white. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert ICO to BMP
Quick answer: To convert ICO to BMP: upload your ICO file, choose BMP 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 ICO file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select BMP as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your BMP file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert ICO to BMP
- ICO can be transparent but BMP cannot, so transparent areas are filled with solid white.
- Neither format throws away detail in this conversion, so the pixels are preserved.
- Expect a larger file with BMP; it trades size for simplicity and compatibility.
- Icons that hold several sizes are read as a single image.
ICO vs BMP at a glance
| Feature | ICO | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | ICO (Windows Icon) | BMP (Bitmap) |
| Introduced | 1985 | 1986 |
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons | Simple Windows graphics and older software |
| Compatibility | Used for favicons and Windows icons; most photo viewers do not open it. | Opens almost everywhere but is rarely used on the web. |
When to choose BMP instead of ICO
Choose BMP for simple Windows graphics and older software. Its main limit: files are huge because the pixels are normally stored uncompressed.
Stay with ICO if you need website favicons and Windows app icons.
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ICO to BMP FAQ
How do I convert ICO to BMP?
Upload your ICO file, select BMP as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the BMP file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting ICO to BMP reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.
Is transparency kept when converting ICO to BMP?
No. BMP does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
Will the BMP file be smaller than the ICO?
Usually no. BMP files tend to be larger than ICO because BMP stores pixels with little or no compression.
Where can I open a BMP file?
Opens almost everywhere but is rarely used on the web.
Is it free and safe to convert ICO to BMP 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.
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