How do I convert PNG to BMP?

Upload your PNG 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 PNG to BMP lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

Will the BMP keep the transparent background?

No. BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).

PNG stores every pixel exactly and supports smooth transparency, which makes it the go-to format for screenshots, logos and graphics, at the cost of large files for photos.

Is the PNG 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 PNG to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps

Convert PNG 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 PNG to BMP?

BMP is made for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.
BMP needs no decoding, so very simple or older software can display it.

What to expect when converting PNG to BMP

BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).
Expect a bigger file: BMP usually takes more space than PNG for the same picture.

PNG vs BMP

Feature	PNG	BMP
Full name	Portable Network Graphics	Windows Bitmap
Origin	Published as a W3C standard in 1996	Created by Microsoft for Windows
Compression	Lossless	Uncompressed
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read)
Animation	No	No
Colour	Up to 16 bits per channel	16.7 million colours (24-bit)
Where it opens	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers
Best for	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels
Main drawback	large files for photographs	very large files and no transparency

In short: choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

PNG to BMP: choosing what fills the transparent parts

Older Windows tools and simple embedded screens read BMP but not PNG. The converter writes a 24-bit BMP, which has no alpha channel, so any transparent or semi-transparent pixel in your PNG is blended onto a solid color. That color is white unless you change Background fill in the Settings tab.

Pick the fill to match where the image will appear. An icon for a dark device screen wants black or the screen's own background; a logo for a white document wants white. Soft edges are mixed with the fill, so a logo prepared on white and later shown on dark gray carries a pale outline. Converting twice with different fills costs little, so compare both.

Size grows sharply: BMP stores every pixel uncompressed, so a 1280 × 720 screenshot becomes close to 3 MB however small the PNG was. When the target device has a fixed resolution, resize the PNG to match before converting. If the transparency has to survive, BMP is the wrong destination; TIFF keeps it losslessly.

Before you convert

Set Background fill to the color the BMP will be shown on.
Look at the logo edges after converting for a light or dark halo.
Confirm the pixel size the old program or device expects.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PNG to BMP?: Upload your PNG 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 PNG to BMP lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
Will the BMP keep the transparent background?: No. BMP can’t store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background colour you pick in Settings (white by default).
PNG or BMP: which should I use?: Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. 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 PNG file?: PNG stores every pixel exactly and supports smooth transparency, which makes it the go-to format for screenshots, logos and graphics, at the cost of large files for photos.
Is the PNG 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 PNG to BMP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

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

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Settings reference

Available controls for PNG 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).