BMP to JPG result preview — BMP to JPG converter that shrinks bitmap images with adjustable quality

BMP to JPG Converter — Convert BMP to JPG Free Online

Convert BMP images to smaller, widely supported JPG files with adjustable quality.

Drop BMP files here to create compact JPGs

How to convert a BMP to JPG and shrink a bulky bitmap file

This BMP to JPG converter turns an uncompressed Windows bitmap into a compact JPG that email, websites and messaging apps accept. Upload the BMP, set the JPG quality and download the result. The picture keeps its pixel size, and the file is usually far smaller than the bitmap. It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to install.

Convert a BMP file or bitmap to JPG

This page opens BMP files only. Once the bitmap is loaded, the preview shows it, and the Settings panel holds JPG quality and a Background fill color. After you select Convert to JPG, the preview switches to the new file and shows its size in KB next to the picture.

  1. Upload your BMP file.
  2. Set JPG quality; 90 is the default.
  3. Select Convert to JPG.
  4. Select See result, then Download.

How much smaller a JPG will be than a BMP

A standard 24-bit BMP stores 3 bytes for every pixel, so a 1920 by 1080 picture is about 6 MB before any compression. The same picture as a JPG is usually a small fraction of that, depending on how much detail it holds and the quality you pick. The size badge on the preview shows the real figure for your file.

Pick a quality for screenshots and photos

Screenshots, diagrams and scanned text are mostly flat color with sharp edges, so keep quality at 90 or more to avoid fuzzy halos around letters. Photographs tolerate lower values, and 80 to 85 trims the file further with little visible change. Because the file started uncompressed, even a high quality setting gives a large saving.

Convert a folder of BMP files to JPG

Select Batch to queue many bitmaps and convert them with the same quality and fill color. Batch mode is a Premium feature, and the JPG files arrive together in one ZIP. Without Premium, convert one BMP at a time. The first file previews while you tune the settings for the set.

Handle other bulky or legacy image files

Office scanners often save TIFF files that are just as large, so turn a scanned TIFF into a compact JPG too. When BMP files sit next to PNG, HEIC or RAW files, handle every format from one converter. A screen capture with an odd size can be resized to exact pixels or a percentage after you convert it.

Office scanners often save TIFF files that are just as bulky, so turn a scanned TIFF into a compact JPG too. When BMPs sit alongside PNG, HEIC or camera RAW files, handle every format from one converter, and an old screen capture with an odd size can be resized to exact pixels or a percentage.

What you can do with BMP to JPG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

  • Convert legacy Windows BMP files to modern JPG
  • Shrink bulky BMP images 10 to 20 times smaller
  • Keep visual detail while cutting file size
  • Choose JPEG quality for the perfect balance
  • Set a background fill color for the JPG
  • Batch-convert a whole folder of BMP images

Settings reference

Available controls for BMP to JPG.

Settings

Output formatDropdown
Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90
For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off
For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker
For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can't store transparency: the color that fills transparent areas (white by default).

Mode

Single file / BatchDropdown
Process one file or a batch with shared settings. Batch results download as one ZIP.Options: Single fileBatch

Popular use cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

How BMP to JPG helps you get it done

Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start.

Productivity

Shrink Legacy Screenshot Archives

Batch-convert a folder of old MS Paint or Windows Snipping Tool BMP screenshots into small JPGs with one shared Quality setting, then download the whole archive as a single ZIP.

For Business

Make Scanner & Fax Output Uploadable

Many older scanners and fax-to-PC software save pages as BMP, a format most upload portals and email clients reject — convert them to JPG so they can be attached or submitted anywhere.

Personal Use

Recover an Old Photo Backup Drive

Batch-convert a folder of decades-old BMP photos pulled off an old PC or USB stick into modern JPGs you can actually view, share and back up again.

For Developers

Digitize CAD & Technical Drawing Exports

Older CAD and engineering tools often export raster previews as BMP — convert them to JPG for reports, documentation or client presentations without the bulky file size.

Watch each transformation land

Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.