BMP to PNG Converter

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Turn a huge uncompressed BMP image into a crisp PNG file that opens anywhere, right in your browser.

Drop a BMP image here or choose a file

Only BMP images are accepted on this page.

Or choose a file directly:
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Converted PNG
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Your image never leaves your browser. Conversion happens on your own device, and nothing is uploaded to a server. PNG is lossless and compressed, so the converted file is usually far smaller than the BMP with no pixel changed. Transparency in the BMP is kept in the PNG.

BMP is the classic Windows bitmap format, and it stores images with almost no compression, so files are huge for no visible benefit. PNG keeps every pixel exactly like BMP, but with real compression and support on every device. The BMP to PNG Converter turns your BMP into a PNG without sending it anywhere.

Everything runs in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to a server. Choose a BMP file, convert it, and download the PNG straight to your device.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Choose a BMP image: drop it on the upload area or pick it with the file button.
  2. Click Convert to PNG: your PNG appears instantly next to the original.
  3. Check the sizes: compare the original and converted sizes before you download.
  4. Download the PNG: save it and use it wherever a lossless image is needed.

Why Convert BMP to PNG

BMP or PNG: Which Format Should You Use

Keep the BMP only when a specific Windows program demands it. For everything else, PNG is better in every way: smaller files, the same perfect pixels, transparency support, and universal support. Converting BMP to PNG is one of the few conversions with no downside at all, because nothing is lost and the file gets smaller. If you need the smallest possible file for sharing a photo, convert to JPG instead and accept a little quality loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

01.Is the BMP to PNG converter free to use?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign up and no limits. You can convert as many BMP images as you like, as often as you like.

02.Will my image lose quality when I convert BMP to PNG?

No. Both BMP and PNG are lossless, so converting from BMP to PNG keeps every pixel exactly as it is in the BMP. The conversion itself adds no loss at all.

03.Why is the PNG file smaller than my BMP?

BMP stores pixels with almost no compression, while PNG compresses the same pixels losslessly. The picture is identical, but the PNG file is usually far smaller, which makes it faster to share and store.

04.Does converting BMP to PNG keep transparency?

Yes, when the BMP carries an alpha channel. BMP files with transparency keep their transparent and partly transparent pixels exactly in the converted PNG.

05.What happens if I choose a file that is not a BMP?

The tool shows a clear message and does not convert anything. Choose a BMP image and try again.

06.Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion happens in your browser on your own device, so your images never leave your computer.