How do I convert HEIC to BMP?

Upload your HEIC file above. It is converted to BMP 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 HEIC to BMP lose quality?

No new loss is added: BMP stores the picture exactly as it is. Detail that HEIC compression removed earlier can’t be restored.

HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.

Is the HEIC to BMP 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 HEIC to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps

Convert HEIC to BMP online for an uncompressed bitmap that older apps can read. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert HEIC to BMP?

BMP is supported far more widely than HEIC, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
BMP is lossless, so the converted image loses no further detail when you edit and save it again.
BMP is made for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

What to expect when converting HEIC to BMP

Converting can’t bring back detail that HEIC compression already removed: the BMP is an exact copy of the image as it is, usually in a bigger file.
High-dynamic-range and wide-colour detail is converted to standard 8-bit colour.

HEIC vs BMP

Feature	HEIC	BMP
Full name	High Efficiency Image Container	Windows Bitmap
Origin	Apple’s default photo format since iOS 11 (2017)	Created by Microsoft for Windows
Compression	Lossy (HEVC)	Uncompressed
Transparency	Not in iPhone photos	No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read)
Animation	No	No
Colour	8 or 10 bits per channel, wide colour	16.7 million colours (24-bit)
Where it opens	Apple devices; many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites need extra software	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers
Best for	saving storage space on iPhones and iPads	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels
Main drawback	limited support outside Apple devices	very large files and no transparency

In short: choose HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

HEIC to BMP for older software that cannot read iPhone photos

Older Windows programs, embedded display tools and some specialist applications can't decode HEIC, and many of them also predate compressed formats altogether. BMP removes the decoding problem entirely by storing raw pixels. The iPhone photo is decoded, converted to standard 8-bit color and written as a 24-bit bitmap.

The catch is size. BMP has no compression, so a 12-megapixel iPhone photo becomes a file of about 36 MB, and higher-resolution camera modes produce far more. Many legacy tools struggle with images that large, so resize the photo to the dimensions the program or screen expects before converting.

Check whether the program accepts JPG first; if it does, HEIC to JPG gives a file a fraction of the size. iPhone photos carry no transparency, so the Background fill setting has nothing to fill on this page and can be left alone.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIC to BMP?: Upload your HEIC file above. It is converted to BMP 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 HEIC to BMP lose quality?: No new loss is added: BMP stores the picture exactly as it is. Detail that HEIC compression removed earlier can’t be restored.
HEIC or BMP: which should I use?: Use HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads. Use BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels. Keep in mind the main drawback of BMP: very large files and no transparency.
What is a HEIC file?: HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.
Is the HEIC to BMP 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 HEIC to BMP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert HEIC files to BMP online
Fill transparent areas with a background colour of your choice
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many HEIC files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for HEIC to BMP.

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).