
Convert ICO to BMP — Uncompressed Bitmaps
Convert ICO 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 ICO 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 ICO to BMP
- BMP no admite transparencia, así que las zonas transparentes se rellenan con el color de fondo que elijas en Ajustes (blanco por defecto).
- Tu archivo ICO original no se modifica: descargas una copia nueva en BMP.
ICO vs. BMP
| Función | ICO | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre completo | Icono de Windows | Mapa de bits de Windows |
| Origen | Created by Microsoft for Windows icons | Created by Microsoft for Windows |
| Compresión | Lossless images at several sizes | Sin comprimir |
| Transparencia | Yes — smooth, partial transparency | No (in the 24-bit BMPs most apps read) |
| Animación | No | No |
| Color | Color completo con transparencia | 16,7 millones de colores (24 bits) |
| Dónde se abre | Browsers (as favicon.ico), Windows and icon editors | Windows and macOS apps, older software and browsers |
| Lo mejor para | website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons | older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels |
| Principal inconveniente | icons are square and at most 256 × 256 pixels | very large files and no transparency |
In short: choose ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons; choose BMP for older Windows programs, embedded devices and tools that need raw pixels.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert ICO to BMP?
- Upload your ICO 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 ICO to BMP lose quality?
- No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
- Will the BMP keep the transparent background?
- No. BMP no admite transparencia, así que las zonas transparentes se rellenan con el color de fondo que elijas en Ajustes (blanco por defecto).
- ICO or BMP: which should I use?
- Use ICO for website favicons and Windows app or shortcut icons. 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.
- ¿Qué es un archivo ICO?
- An ICO file bundles one picture at several sizes, from 16 to 256 pixels, so browsers and Windows can pick the sharpest version for a tab, bookmark or desktop shortcut.
- Is the ICO 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 ICO a BMP
Revise las capacidades principales antes de comenzar.
- Convert ICO files to BMP online
- Rellena las zonas transparentes con el color de fondo que elijas
- Switch to any other output format in Settings
- Batch-convert many ICO files into one ZIP
- Preview the result before you download
Referencia de configuración
5 ajustes
Controles disponibles para ICO a 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
- Para resultados en JPG, BMP e imagen a PDF, que no admiten transparencia: el color que rellena las zonas transparentes (blanco por defecto).
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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