Convert PNG to BMP
Free PNG to BMP converter. Transparent areas become white. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert PNG to BMP
Quick answer: To convert PNG to BMP: upload your PNG 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 PNG 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 PNG to BMP
- PNG 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.
PNG vs BMP at a glance
| Feature | PNG | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) | BMP (Bitmap) |
| Introduced | 1996 | 1986 |
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency | Simple Windows graphics and older software |
| Compatibility | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. | Opens almost everywhere but is rarely used on the web. |
When to choose BMP instead of PNG
Choose BMP for simple Windows graphics and older software. Its main limit: files are huge because the pixels are normally stored uncompressed.
Stay with PNG if you need logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency.
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PNG to BMP FAQ
How do I convert PNG to BMP?
Upload your PNG 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 PNG to BMP reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.
Is transparency kept when converting PNG to BMP?
No. BMP does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
Will the BMP file be smaller than the PNG?
Usually no. BMP files tend to be larger than PNG 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 PNG 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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