PNG to BMP Online Converter

Convert your PNG file to BMP format in simple 3 clicks.

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Convert PNG to BMP Format

BMP is Windows' native bitmap format, required by certain legacy applications, game engines, and embedded systems that cannot read modern formats. Converting PNG to BMP strips the compression and transparency layers to produce raw pixel data in a completely predictable format. This matters where software reads image data directly from memory — the bitmap's simple structure makes it reliable in constrained environments without decoders.

Why Convert PNG to BMP?

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Game development

Older game engines, tile editors, and sprite tools often require BMP for texture and sprite input.

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Windows resources

Custom cursors, wallpapers, and splash screens for Windows applications use BMP natively.

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Embedded systems

Microcontrollers and display drivers read raw BMP pixel data without a separate decoder library.

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Legacy software

Industrial and scientific software from the 1990s–2000s may only accept BMP as input format.

PNG

File extension.png
DescriptionPNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format that supports transparency. Ideal for graphics, logos, icons, and images that require a transparent background.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop, GIMP, Microsoft Paint, Preview (Mac)
Developed byPNG Development Group
MIME typeimage/png

BMP

File extension.bmp
DescriptionBMP (Bitmap) stores uncompressed bitmap digital images independently of the display device. Large file sizes but no quality loss.
Associated programsMicrosoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, MS Photo Editor
Developed byMicrosoft
MIME typeimage/bmp

How to Convert PNG to BMP?

Convert your PNG file to BMP format in simple 3 clicks.

Step 01

Upload your PNG file

Click "Choose File" or drag and drop your PNG image into the upload area.

Step 02

Select BMP as output format

Choose "BMP" as the output format. Optionally adjust dimensions, color filters, or DPI.

Step 03

Convert the file

Click "Convert Now" to start converting your PNG file to BMP.

Step 04

Download the BMP file

Once the conversion is complete, download your converted BMP file instantly.

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Tip: BMP does not support transparency — alpha channels from your PNG will be replaced with a white background during conversion.

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Format Guide

PNG vs BMP: Complete Format Guide

Feature

PNG (source)

BMP (target)

🗜️Compression

Lossless

None

🔍Transparency

Full 8-bit alpha channel — each pixel can be any opacity level from fully transparent (0) to fully opaque (255)

Only in 32-bit BMP via BITMAPV4/V5HEADER alpha channel — inconsistently supported by applications

🎬Animation

Not in standard PNG; APNG (Animated PNG) is a non-standard extension with limited, inconsistent support

Not supported

🎨Color Depth

24-bit RGB (16.7M colors) or 32-bit RGBA (16.7M colors + full alpha); up to 48-bit for professional workflows

1-bit monochrome to 32-bit RGBA — most common use is 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

📦File Size

100 KB – 10 MB — significantly larger than JPG for photographic content

3 MB – 25 MB per image — a 1920×1080 24-bit BMP is approximately 5.9 MB

🌐Browser Support

Universal — all modern browsers, operating systems, and devices including IE7+

Technically supported by most browsers but virtually never used on the web due to enormous file sizes

🏆Best For

Graphics, logos, UI

Legacy Windows apps

Common Use Cases: PNG → BMP

⚙️ Legacy Windows software🖥️ System resource files🔧 Embedded display hardware

⚠️Converting PNG to BMP removes all compression and dramatically increases file size — a 300 KB PNG can become a 3–5 MB BMP. Only use this conversion when the target system specifically requires BMP input.

PNG

About the {from} Format PNG

PNG was created in 1996 as a free, patent-unencumbered alternative to GIF after Unisys enforced its LZW compression patent. The PNG Development Group introduced full-color support, genuine alpha transparency, and superior lossless compression. It quickly became the web standard for logos, UI elements, and any image requiring a transparent background — a role it dominates to this day.

Strengths

+Lossless — every pixel preserved with zero compression artifacts

+Full 8-bit alpha channel for smooth, semi-transparent edges

+Ideal for text, logos, and graphics where sharpness is non-negotiable

+Unlimited re-saves without any quality degradation whatsoever

+Supports up to 48-bit color depth for professional color workflows

Limitations

−3–5× larger than JPG for photographic content

−No native animation support in standard PNG

−Slower to load than WebP for equivalent image content

−Not practical for very high-resolution photographs at web scale

When to Use

→Logos, icons, and brand marks placed over any background color

→Screenshots where text must remain perfectly sharp

→Images edited in multiple passes (keep as the master file)

→Web UI elements, buttons, icons, and interface assets

Tips

•PNG-8 (256 colors) halves the file size of PNG-24 for simple flat-color graphics

•Converting PNG to WebP typically saves ~30% file size with no visible quality change

•Alpha transparency requires PNG-24 or PNG-32 — PNG-8 only supports binary transparency

•Tools like pngquant can reduce PNG size by 50–80% with minimal quality impact

BMP

About the {from} Format BMP

BMP (Device-Independent Bitmap) was introduced by Microsoft with the Windows 3.0 SDK in 1990 as the native raster format for Windows. It stores pixel data with zero compression, ensuring perfect reproduction across all hardware. BMP dominated early Windows computing for wallpapers, icons, and application graphics. As the internet grew, its massive file sizes made it impractical for any networked use, displacing it with JPG, PNG, and WebP.

Strengths

+Zero compression artifacts — the highest possible fidelity for raw storage

+Simple, well-documented format trivial to read/write programmatically

+Universal support across all Windows software and development tools

+Direct pixel data access with no decoding overhead

Limitations

−Extremely large files — a 1080p image is ~6 MB vs ~300 KB as JPG

−No practical web use — impractically large for any internet delivery

−Limited support outside Windows ecosystem

−No meaningful advantages over PNG for any modern use case

When to Use

→Legacy Windows applications that exclusively require BMP format

→Automated Windows image processing pipelines as an intermediate format

→System resource files (wallpaper, specific application bitmaps)

→When absolute raw pixel fidelity is needed and file size is irrelevant

Tips

•PNG achieves identical lossless quality to BMP at 50–70% smaller file sizes

•Convert to JPG for a 95%+ file size reduction with visually excellent quality

•24-bit BMP and 24-bit PNG are visually identical — PNG is always the better choice

•There are essentially no modern use cases where BMP is preferable to PNG

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Frequently Asked Questions

About converting PNG to BMP.

Is this PNG to BMP converter free?

Yes, our PNG to BMP converter is 100% free to use. No registration, no login, no hidden fees.

How long does it take to convert PNG to BMP?

Conversion typically takes only a few seconds using our powerful cloud servers.

Is my PNG file secure?

Yes. Your files are processed on our secure servers and deleted immediately after conversion.

What is the maximum file size?

You can convert files up to 400MB in size for free.

Do I need to install software?

No installation required. Our PNG to BMP converter works entirely in your web browser.

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High Speed Conversion

Files are converted using our powerful cloud conversion servers — faster than local desktop software in most cases.

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No Limitations

Unlike other services, there is no limit on the number of files you can convert.

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Quality Output

We use high quality conversion algorithms so you won't lose quality during file conversion.

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Support 100+ Formats

We support more than 200 file formats including all document, image, video, audio and ebook formats.

Supported Input Formats

Upload any of the following formats and convert to JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, GIF, or TIFF.

Standard Image

JPGPNGWEBPBMPGIFTIFFHEICPPMWBMP

Design & Vector

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RAW Camera

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