Convert PNG to BMP
Free, instant and private — your PNG files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert PNG to BMP
- Step 01
Add your PNG files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
It runs in your browser using its built-in image engine — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your BMP files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert PNG to BMP?
PNG and BMP are both lossless, but some old Windows software, embedded tools and legacy pipelines only accept BMP's raw, uncompressed pixel format. Converting a PNG to BMP keeps every pixel exactly as it was, just repackaged into the simpler container that older or technical software expects. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
PNG vs BMP at a glance
PNG is the lossless workhorse — pixel-perfect quality and full transparency support, accepted everywhere. BMP is Windows' raw bitmap format — pixel data stored uncompressed, which makes files enormous.
| Property | PNG | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .png | .bmp, .dib |
| Full name | Portable Network Graphics | Bitmap Image File |
| First released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Developed by | PNG Development Group (W3C standard) | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | screenshots, logos, graphics with sharp edges or transparency | raw uncompressed bitmaps from Windows apps |
PNG to BMP — frequently asked questions
Is this PNG to BMP converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your PNG files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
What happens to transparent areas?
BMP doesn't support transparency, so transparent pixels are filled with a solid white background during conversion.
Will converting PNG to BMP lose quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so the BMP contains pixel-for-pixel exactly what the PNG contained — just stored without compression, which is why it ends up larger.
What happens to transparency?
BMP doesn't support transparency, so transparent areas in the PNG are filled with a solid white background during conversion.
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