
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
| Función | HEIF | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre completo | High Efficiency Image File Format | Windows Bitmap |
| Origin | Developed by MPEG and finalised in 2015 (ISO/IEC 23008-12) | Created by Microsoft for Windows |
| Compresión | Lossy (usually HEVC) | Uncompressed |
| Transparency | Rarely used in camera photos | No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read) |
| Animación | No | No |
| Color | 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 |
| Lo mejor para | 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.
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.
Lo que puedes hacer con HEIF to BMP
Revise las capacidades principales antes de comenzar.
- 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
Referencia de configuración
5 ajustes
Controles disponibles para HEIF to BMP.
Ajustes
- Formato de salidaDesplegable
- Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opciones: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
- CalidadControl deslizanteRango: 20–100 · Predeterminado: 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.
- Modo sin pérdidasActivado / Desactivado
- For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
- Relleno de fondoSelector de color
- For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).
Modo
- Archivo único / Por lotesDesplegable
- Procese un archivo o un lote con configuraciones compartidas. Los resultados del lote se descargan como un ZIP.Opciones: Archivo únicoPor lotes
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