How do I convert BMP to GIF?

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

GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.

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 GIF 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 GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web

Convert BMP to GIF online for a simple GIF for chat, email and the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert BMP to GIF?

GIF files are usually smaller than BMP for the same picture, so pages load faster and uploads finish sooner.
GIF is supported far more widely than BMP, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

What to expect when converting BMP to GIF

GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.
Your original BMP file isn’t changed: you download a new GIF copy.

BMP vs GIF

Funktion	BMP	GIF
Vollständiger Name	Windows Bitmap	Graphics Interchange Format
Origin	Created by Microsoft for Windows	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987
Komprimierung	Uncompressed	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours
Transparency	No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read)	On/off only (one transparent colour)
Animation	Nein	Ja
Farbe	16.7 million colours (24-bit)	Up to 256 colours per frame
Where it opens	Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps
Am besten für	older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics
Main drawback	very large files and no transparency	only 256 colours and on/off transparency

In short: choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert BMP to GIF?: Upload your BMP file above. It is converted to GIF 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 GIF lose quality?: GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
BMP or GIF: which should I use?: Use BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
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 GIF 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.

Das können Sie mit BMP to GIF machen

Überprüfen Sie die Hauptfunktionen, bevor Sie beginnen.

Convert BMP files to GIF online
Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
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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Referenz zu den Einstellungen

Verfügbare Steuerelemente für BMP to GIF.

Einstellungen

AusgabeformatRunterfallen: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Optionen: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitätSchiebereglerBereich: 20–100 · Standard: 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.
Verlustfreier ModusEin / Aus: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
HintergrundfüllungFarbwähler: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).

Modus

Einzelne Datei / StapelRunterfallen: Verarbeiten Sie eine Datei oder einen Stapel mit gemeinsamen Einstellungen. Batch-Ergebnisse als eine ZIP-Datei herunterladen.Optionen: Einzelne DateiStapel

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