How do I convert HEIF to BMP?

Upload your HEIF 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 HEIF to BMP lose quality?

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

HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.

Is the HEIF 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 HEIF to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps

Convert HEIF 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 HEIF to BMP?

BMP is supported far more widely than HEIF, 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 HEIF to BMP

Converting can’t bring back detail that HEIF 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.

HEIF vs BMP

Feature	HEIF	BMP
Full name	High Efficiency Image File Format	Windows Bitmap
Origin	Developed by MPEG and finalised in 2015 (ISO/IEC 23008-12)	Created by Microsoft for Windows
Compression	Lossy (usually HEVC)	Uncompressed
Transparency	Rarely used in camera 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	Recent phones and cameras; many PCs, apps and websites need extra software	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers
Best for	storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels
Main drawback	many computers, apps and websites can’t open it	very large files and no transparency

In short: choose HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

HEIF to BMP for older software and devices that read only bitmaps

BMP is the fallback for software that predates modern formats: older Windows programs, some embedded displays and simple tools that read raw pixels and nothing else. A HEIF photo means nothing to them, so the converter writes the picture as a plain 24-bit BMP they can open.

The cost is size. BMP spends three bytes on every pixel with no compression at all, so a 12-megapixel photo of 4000 × 3000 pixels needs about 36 MB on disk. If the device that will show it has a fixed screen size, resize the photo to that screen first, which saves a JPG unless you pick another format, and turn that copy into a bitmap on the JPG to BMP page.

The quality slider doesn't appear for BMP, because nothing is compressed. The Background fill setting is shown too, but it only affects transparent areas, which camera photos don't have. If all you need is for the photo to open on a Windows PC, BMP is overkill: a JPG copy opens there just as well at a fraction of the size.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIF to BMP?: Upload your HEIF 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 HEIF to BMP lose quality?: No new loss is added: BMP stores the picture exactly as it is. Detail that HEIF compression removed earlier can’t be restored.
HEIF or BMP: which should I use?: Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. 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 HEIF file?: HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.
Is the HEIF 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 HEIF to BMP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert HEIF 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 HEIF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for HEIF 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).