HEIC to BMP Converter

Convert HEIC images from iPhone and iPad to BMP (Windows Bitmap) format. BMP is universally compatible with Windows applications, print software, and legacy systems. For other formats, try our HEIC to JPG or HEIC to PNG converters.

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Max 25MB per file • Up to 10 files
Related HEIC Tools:
HEIC to JPG HEIC to PNG HEIC to ICO HEIC Analyzer HEIC Viewer BMP to JPG

How to Convert HEIC to BMP

  1. Upload your HEIC files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can select up to 10 files from your iPhone or iPad at once.
  2. Choose color depth: Select 24-bit for standard photos, 32-bit if you need transparency, or 8-bit for smaller file sizes.
  3. Adjust settings: Optionally enable resizing to reduce dimensions before conversion.
  4. Convert and download: Click convert and download individual BMP files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: If you need smaller files, consider using our HEIC to JPG converter with compression, or HEIC to PNG for graphics with transparency.

HEIC vs BMP Comparison

HEIC

Apple's High Efficiency Image Format uses advanced compression to store photos at half the size of JPEG with better quality. Default format on iPhones since iOS 11. Not widely supported outside Apple ecosystem. Use our HEIC Analyzer to inspect file details.

BMP

Windows Bitmap is an uncompressed raster format with universal Windows compatibility. Files are larger but maintain perfect quality with no compression artifacts. Ideal for legacy software, Windows applications, and image editing workflows.

Color Depth Guide

24-bit

Best for most photos. Supports 16.7 million colors (True Color). Standard choice for photographs and realistic images. Compatible with virtually all software.

32-bit

Includes alpha channel. Same as 24-bit plus transparency support. Use when you need to preserve any transparent areas. Larger file sizes than 24-bit.

8-bit

Smallest files. Limited to 256 colors using a color palette. Good for simple graphics, icons, or when file size is critical. Not recommended for photographs.

When to Use BMP Format

Windows Applications

Many Windows programs expect BMP format for icons, backgrounds, and graphics. Perfect for legacy software compatibility.

Print Workflows

BMP's uncompressed nature makes it suitable for professional printing where quality degradation is unacceptable.

Image Editing

Use BMP as an intermediate format when editing to avoid compression artifacts. Convert to JPG or WebP when done.

Archival Storage

When you need to preserve original quality without any compression. Combine with ZIP for reduced storage size.

Frequently Asked Questions

BMP is an uncompressed format that stores every pixel's color data directly. A 12MP photo at 24-bit color depth will be approximately 36MB. This ensures perfect quality but results in large files. If file size is a concern, consider our HEIC to JPG converter which uses compression.

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It uses HEVC compression to store photos at roughly half the size of JPEG with equal or better quality. However, it's not widely supported outside Apple devices, which is why converters like this are useful. Use our HEIC Analyzer to inspect your files.

No, BMP conversion preserves all image data without any quality loss. The only quality change would be if you use 8-bit color depth, which reduces colors from millions to 256. For photographs, always use 24-bit or 32-bit color depth.

For photographs, use 24-bit (True Color) which supports 16.7 million colors. Choose 32-bit only if you need transparency support. Use 8-bit only for simple graphics or when file size is critical. You can also check your image with our BMP Analyzer after conversion.

Yes, you can upload up to 10 HEIC files at once. Each file can be up to 25MB. After conversion, download individual files or use the "Download All" button to get a ZIP archive containing all converted BMP files.

Files are temporarily stored only during conversion and are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We don't keep copies of your images or use them for any purpose other than the conversion you requested.

We offer several HEIC conversion tools: HEIC to JPG for compressed photos, HEIC to PNG for graphics with transparency, HEIC to ICO for icons, and HEIC to ICNS for Mac icons.