BMP to PNG Converter

Convert BMP images to PNG format with lossless compression. Reduce file size significantly while maintaining perfect image quality. Ideal for web graphics, digital design, and sharing.

Drop your BMP file here

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Supports BMP files up to 20MB

How to Convert BMP to PNG

  1. Upload your BMP image by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse. Files up to 20MB are supported.
  2. Adjust quality settings using the slider. Higher values preserve more detail but create larger files.
  3. Select compression level - Medium (6) is recommended for most uses.
  4. Choose color optimization - "None" preserves original colors, "Web Optimized" is best for websites.
  5. Click "Convert to PNG" to start the conversion process.
  6. Download your PNG file once the conversion is complete.

PNG Compression Guide

None (0)

No Compression: Fastest conversion but largest file size. Best when speed matters more than file size.

Low (3)

Low Compression: Fast conversion with moderate file size reduction. Good balance for quick tasks.

Medium (6)

Recommended: Best balance between file size and conversion speed. Ideal for most uses.

Max (9)

Maximum Compression: Smallest file size but slower conversion. Best for web optimization.

BMP vs PNG: Format Comparison

BMP (Bitmap)

  • Uncompressed, lossless quality
  • Simple format, fast to read
  • Wide Windows compatibility
  • Very large file sizes
  • Limited transparency support
  • Not ideal for web use

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

  • Lossless compression (smaller files)
  • Full alpha transparency
  • Universal browser support
  • Ideal for web graphics
  • Supports 24-bit and 32-bit color
  • Better metadata support

Frequently Asked Questions

PNG files are significantly smaller than BMP due to lossless compression, while maintaining the exact same image quality. PNG also supports transparency, making it perfect for web graphics, logos, and digital design. BMP files can be 10-50x larger than their PNG equivalents.

No! PNG uses lossless compression, meaning every pixel from your original BMP is preserved exactly. The compression only reduces file size, not image quality. This is different from JPG which uses lossy compression.

For most uses, Medium (6) provides the best balance. Use Maximum (9) when file size is critical (like web optimization). Use No Compression (0) when you need the fastest conversion and file size doesn't matter.

None preserves all original colors. Web Optimized reduces to 256 colors with dithering for better web display. Reduce Colors further reduces colors for smaller files, best for simple graphics. For photos, keep "None" selected.

Currently this tool processes one file at a time for best results. For batch conversion, you can convert files one after another, or check our Image Resizer which supports batch processing for some operations.