Convert BMP to PNG: what to know
PNG compresses a BMP without losing a single pixel. BMP is an old uncompressed Windows bitmap format. PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency.
What changes when you convert BMP to PNG
- Both formats are lossless, so the conversion keeps all the original data.
- BMP has no transparency, so the result looks identical; PNG simply gives you a format that could carry transparency later.
- Sizes are usually similar between BMP and PNG at the same visual quality.
How to convert BMP to PNG
- Drop your BMP file(s) onto the upload area, or click it to browse.
- PNG is already selected as the output format. Pick a quality level if you want a different balance of size and detail.
- Press Convert, then download each PNG file or all of them together as a ZIP.
BMP vs PNG at a glance
| BMP | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | simple legacy software | screenshots, logos, graphics with text and anything you will edit again |
| Compression | Lossless / uncompressed | Lossless / uncompressed |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Watch out for | files are very large because nothing is compressed | photos saved as PNG are several times larger than JPG |
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMP to PNG converter really free?
Yes. There is no daily limit: convert as many files as you like, up to 200 MB per task (one file or several together), with no sign-up and no watermark.
Will I lose quality when I convert BMP to PNG?
Both formats are lossless, so the conversion keeps all the original data.
When should I use PNG instead of BMP?
PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency. It is best for screenshots, logos, graphics with text and anything you will edit again. Keep in mind that photos saved as PNG are several times larger than JPG. BMP is an old uncompressed Windows bitmap format, best for simple legacy software.
Do you keep my files?
No. Files are processed automatically and returned to you; we do not store them, and we never view or share them.
Can I convert many BMP files at once?
Yes. Drop several BMP files together (or a whole folder) and download the PNG results one by one or as a single ZIP.
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