How do I convert BMP to AVIF?

Upload your BMP file above. It is converted to AVIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting BMP to AVIF lose quality?

AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.

BMP or AVIF: which should I use?

Use BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it.

BMP stores pixels with no compression at all. Files are large, but very old or simple software that can’t read modern formats can usually read a BMP.

Is the BMP to AVIF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert BMP to AVIF — Smallest High-Quality Images

Convert BMP to AVIF online for very small, high-quality web images. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert BMP to AVIF?

AVIF files are usually smaller than BMP for the same picture, so pages load faster and uploads finish sooner.
AVIF is made for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

What to expect when converting BMP to AVIF

AVIF uses lossy compression by default; raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Your original BMP file isn’t changed: you download a new AVIF copy.

BMP vs AVIF

Feature	BMP	AVIF
Full name	Windows Bitmap	AV1 Image File Format
Origin	Created by Microsoft for Windows	Released by the Alliance for Open Media in 2019
Compression	Uncompressed	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read)	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	Yes
Colour	16.7 million colours (24-bit)	8, 10 or 12 bits per channel, including HDR
Where it opens	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers	Current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+; fewer editing apps
Best for	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels	the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps
Main drawback	very large files and no transparency	it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it

In short: choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels; choose AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

BMP to AVIF: shrinking old bitmap collections

Old photo collections, scanned prints and exports from legacy software sometimes fill folders with BMP files that take enormous space. AVIF is the most compact format offered here, so display copies converted to it can save a great deal of storage.

Decide first what the copies are for. For a website gallery, lossy AVIF between 70 and 90 looks clean at a small size. To replace the originals, switch on Lossless mode so no pixel changes, accepting bigger files. Premium converts up to 60 BMPs in one batch and returns a ZIP; Pro raises that to 200.

Current browsers open AVIF, yet a number of photo viewers and editing apps still can't, so check with the people who will use the files. A WebP copy opens in more apps, and PNG stays the safest lossless choice.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert BMP to AVIF?: Upload your BMP file above. It is converted to AVIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting BMP to AVIF lose quality?: AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
BMP or AVIF: which should I use?: Use BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it.
What is a BMP file?: BMP stores pixels with no compression at all. Files are large, but very old or simple software that can’t read modern formats can usually read a BMP.
Is the BMP to AVIF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with BMP to AVIF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert BMP files to AVIF online
Choose AVIF quality or switch to lossless
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many BMP files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for BMP to AVIF.

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 colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).