How do I convert TIFF to BMP?

Upload your TIFF 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 TIFF 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).

TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.

Is the TIFF 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 TIFF to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps

Convert TIFF 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 TIFF 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 TIFF 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 TIFF for the same picture.
Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is converted, and CMYK print colour becomes standard RGB.

TIFF vs BMP

Feature	TIFF	BMP
Full name	Tagged Image File Format	Windows Bitmap
Origin	Created by Aldus in 1986, now maintained by Adobe	Created by Microsoft for Windows
Compression	Lossless (LZW) or uncompressed	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, RGB or CMYK	16.7 million colours (24-bit)
Where it opens	Photo editors, print and scanning software; most browsers don’t display it	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers
Best for	print production, scanning and long-term archiving	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels
Main drawback	very large files that web browsers won’t display	very large files and no transparency

In short: choose TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.

TIFF to BMP for software that only opens plain bitmaps

Scanners and imaging tools often export TIFF, while some older Windows applications, embedded systems and tools that need raw pixels read BMP and nothing else. Both formats are lossless, so the conversion bridges the two without blurring anything; the BMP is written as standard 24-bit color.

Three things change. Only the first page of a multi-page TIFF is written. Transparent areas, which BMP can't store, get a solid color from the Background fill setting, white unless you choose another. And CMYK or 16-bit TIFFs become ordinary 8-bit RGB.

File size can jump, since a compressed TIFF may be a fraction of the BMP it becomes: a 5100 × 6600 letter scan at 600 dpi turns into a BMP of about 100 MB. If the software accepts PNG, convert the TIFF to PNG to stay lossless at a much smaller size.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert TIFF to BMP?: Upload your TIFF 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 TIFF 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).
TIFF or BMP: which should I use?: Use TIFF for print production, scanning and long-term archiving. 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 TIFF file?: TIFF is the workhorse of print and archiving. It keeps every pixel without loss and is accepted by print shops, publishers and document-management systems.
Is the TIFF 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 TIFF to BMP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

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

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Settings reference

Available controls for TIFF 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).