TIFF to BMP Converter

Turn TIFF scans, faxes and photos into BMP bitmaps for Paint, older software, printers and embedded screens - every page of a multi-page TIFF included. Need a smaller file? TIFF to PNG.

How to convert TIFF to BMP

  1. Add your TIFF files. Drop up to 50 TIFF files into the box, or browse for them. Multi-page TIFFs show every page under the preview.
  2. Pick the bit depth. 24-bit is the classic BMP. 32-bit keeps transparency, 1-bit suits fax pages and label printers.
  3. Pick the pages. Every page is ticked. Untick pages, or type a range such as 1-3, 8.
  4. Convert and download. Press Convert to BMP. One or two files download directly, more than two come as a ZIP.

Curious what is inside the result? Open it in the BMP Analyzer.

Why convert TIFF to BMP?

Scanners save TIFF, but many older programs, machines and devices only read BMP.

Embroidery and engraving software, label printers, microcontroller screens and legacy Windows tools are typical examples.

BMP stores plain pixels, so every program understands it.

Which bit depth?

TypeColoursBest for
24-bitMillionsAny Windows program (default)
32-bitMillions + alphaKeeping transparency
16-bit (5-6-5)65,536Embedded and Arduino screens
8-bitUp to 256Small files, logos
1-bitBlack and whiteFax pages, label printers

Going the other way? BMP to TIFF. Test files are in the TIFF sample files.

Tips

  • Fax TIFFs are black and white - pick 1-bit for tiny, exact BMPs.
  • Expect a bigger file than an LZW or ZIP TIFF - BMP has no compression.
  • The DPI is kept, so the BMP prints at the same size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drop your TIFF files into the box, pick the BMP type and press Convert to BMP.

Every page becomes its own BMP. Untick pages under the preview, or type a range.

Yes - pick 32-bit.

LZW, ZIP (Deflate), JPEG, PackBits, CCITT Group 3/4 fax and uncompressed TIFFs.

No. Everything happens in your browser.

BMP stores every pixel without compression.

Guides & Tutorials

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Guide How to Tell What Format an Image File Is (5 Easy Ways) Read the guide Comparison PNG vs JPG: Which Image Format Should You Actually Use? Read the guide Optimization How to Reduce Image File Size Without Losing Quality Read the guide