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Convert BMP to PNG

Turn BMP images into lossless PNG images. Everything happens in your browser, so your images never leave your device.

Why convert BMP to PNG?

BMP files are usually uncompressed, so they're far larger than they need to be and awkward to share. PNG is lossless, supports transparency and opens everywhere, which makes it the safe format for editing, screenshots and graphics.

The background stays as it is

BMP has no transparency, so the PNG keeps the same solid background. PNG supports transparency, but a converter can't tell which pixels are "background". To get a transparent PNG, remove the background in an editor first.

Quality is preserved

BMP and PNG are both lossless, so every pixel carries over exactly. BMP is usually uncompressed, so the PNG will be much smaller with no loss at all.

BMP and PNG compared

PropertyBMPPNG
CompressionUsually uncompressedLossless
TransparencyNoYes
AnimationNoNo
Typical file sizeVery largeMedium to large (photos get big)
Best forLegacy and embedded softwareScreenshots, logos, graphics
SupportDesktop apps; rare on the webUniversal

Questions

Will converting BMP to PNG make the background transparent?

No. BMP has no transparency, so the PNG keeps the same solid background. Remove the background in an editor first if you need a transparent PNG.

Will converting BMP to PNG reduce quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

Are my BMP images uploaded anywhere?

No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device, so your images are never sent to a server. Once the page and converter have loaded, it keeps working even if your connection drops.