BMP and PNG are both common image formats, but they serve different purposes. BMP is typically used for Windows-native applications, while PNG is best known for screenshots. Converting from BMP to PNG takes seconds with this tool — just drop your files below, and the conversion happens instantly on your own device.
BMP files exported from old Windows tools (like Paint or legacy CAD software) are often huge — converting to PNG keeps the same lossless quality at a fraction of the file size.
Converting from BMP to PNG lets you match whatever format a specific app, website, or workflow requires.
How to convert BMP to PNG
- 1 Drop one or more BMP files onto the box above, or click it to browse your device.
- 2 The converter detects each file as BMP and is already set to output PNG — no settings to configure.
- 3 Conversion runs instantly inside your browser using a Web Worker, so your files are never uploaded and it works even on a slow connection.
- 4 Click a file's download button to save it, or use "Download all" to get every converted file at once in a single .zip.
BMP
none compression- Transparency
- Not supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
Windows-native applications, raw uncompressed image storage, some legacy print workflows
Pros
- + Completely uncompressed — no generation loss whatsoever
- + Simple format, trivial for any software to read
Cons
- - Very large file sizes compared to every other format here
- - No transparency support
- - Rarely used for web or sharing
PNG
lossless compression- Transparency
- Supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
screenshots, logos and icons, graphics with sharp edges or text, images needing transparency
Pros
- + Lossless compression — no quality loss, ever
- + Full alpha-channel transparency support
- + Universally supported by every browser, OS, and app
Cons
- - Larger file sizes than JPG or WEBP for photographs
- - No animation support
Frequently asked questions
Related guide
Transparent Backgrounds: PNG vs WEBP vs GIFWhich image formats actually support transparency, what happens to it during conversion, and which format to pick for logos, icons, and graphics.