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BMP to PNG Converter

Convert BMP to PNG online for free. Simply drag and drop your BMP images below. Enjoy quick BMP to PNG conversions in seconds!

How to Convert BMP to PNG?

Choose BMP Images

Choose BMP Images

Click the "Add Images" button or drag it to upload your BMP images.
Start Conversion

Start Conversion

Confirm that you want to convert to PNG format, then click the "Convert All" button.
Download PNG Images

Download PNG Images

After the conversion is complete, please download your PNG images.

Why Choose Our BMP to PNG Converter?

Effortlessly convert BMP to PNG online, securely and without ads.
Developers can also get an API for automatic conversion of BMP images to PNG!

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Best Image Processing

Utilize EdgeOne to quickly process images through URL parameters or Edge Functions.
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Supports Various Formats

Easily convert various formats such as WEBP, PNG, AVIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, JP2, and HEIF.
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Fast BMP Conversion

Based on the latest technology, quickly convert BMP to PNG in seconds.
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Easy to Use

Simple design makes it easy to upload and convert BMP images.
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Batch Convert BMP to PNG

Process multiple BMP images at once to save time.
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Free & Secure

Completely free, and BMP images auto-delete after hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BMP?

BMP, which stands for Bitmap Image File or simply Bitmap, is a raster graphics image file format that is used to store bitmap digital images. This format was developed by Microsoft and introduced with the Windows operating system. BMP files are also known as Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) files, which means the color information in these files does not depend on the display device's characteristics.

BMP key features

Key Features

  • Uncompressed: One of the most notable characteristics of BMP files is that they are typically stored without any compression. This leads to large file sizes, especially for high-resolution images. However, BMP can support simple RLE (Run-Length Encoding) compression for some types of images.
  • High Quality: Because BMP files are often uncompressed, there is no loss of quality. Every pixel is stored as defined in the file, making BMP files reliable for storing high-quality images, albeit at the cost of larger file sizes.
  • Color Depth: BMP supports various color depths (1, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 bits per pixel), which influences how many colors can be represented in the image. The 24-bit BMP, for example, can handle 16.7 million colors, similar to a true color image.
  • Transparency and Alpha Channels: More advanced BMP formats can support transparency and alpha channels, although this is less commonly used compared to other formats like PNG.
BMP use cases

Use Cases

  • Software Development: BMP files are commonly used in Windows applications, as they are a native format of the Windows operating systems.
  • Image Storage: Due to their simplicity and wide support in Windows-based systems, BMP files are often used for desktop wallpapers and other simple graphics within Windows.
  • Digital Art and Printing: BMP's lack of compression makes it suitable for high-quality digital art and images intended for printing, where preservation of original quality is crucial.

What is a PNG?

PNG, which stands for Portable Network Graphics, is a raster graphics file format that was created as an improved, non-patented replacement for GIF. It was first developed in the mid-1990s as a response to the limitations of the GIF format, primarily its color palette restrictions and the patent issues surrounding the compression technique GIF used at the time.

PNG key features

Key Features

  • Lossless Compression: PNG uses lossless compression, meaning that all the original image data can be fully restored when the file is decompressed. This makes it ideal for storing images with detailed, high-quality content.
  • Support for More Colors: Unlike GIF, which is limited to a 256-color palette, PNG supports 24-bit images, allowing for up to 16 million colors. This makes it highly suitable for complex images like photographs.
  • Transparency Support: PNG allows for varying degrees of transparency. It supports alpha channel transparency, which means you can have different levels of transparency for different pixels, allowing for smooth transitions and soft edges in images.
  • Interlacing: A PNG image can be saved with interlacing, a technique that allows incremental display. This means that a low-quality version of the whole image can be seen as the file is being downloaded, gradually improving in quality as more data is loaded.
PNG use cases

Use Cases

  • Web Images: Due to its lossless compression and support for transparency, PNG is very popular for use on the internet, especially for logos, icons, and other web graphics where quality and transparency are important.
  • Image Editing: PNG's lossless compression makes it a preferred choice for storing intermediate stages of digital artwork, as there is no quality loss with repeated saving.
  • Complex Graphics: For images that require high detail, such as diagrams and illustrations, PNG is often used because of its support for a high number of colors and alpha transparency.

How to Batch Convert BMP to PNG?

  1. Upload all the BMP images you want to batch convert.
  2. In the conversion tool, select PNG as the output format for your images.
  3. Start the batch conversion, the tool will convert all the selected BMP images to PNG format.
  4. After the conversion is complete, download all the batch-converted PNG images to your local device.