GIF to BMP Converter
Instantly convert your GIF images into the uncompressed BMP format directly in your browser.
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How to Convert GIF to BMP
Need a GIF as a plain bitmap for an old program or device? Convert it to BMP here.
Upload Your GIF
Click the upload box or drag in your GIF file.
Convert
The tool turns your GIF into a BMP in a few seconds.
Download the BMP
Check the preview and download your new BMP file.
From
GIF
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BMP
Works
In your browser
Devices
Phone & computer
Price
100% free
Watermark
None
GIF vs BMP: What Changes?
GIF is an old format best known for short animations. It can only show 256 colours. Converting to BMP gives you a plain, uncompressed picture that old programs and devices can read.
| GIF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Simple animations & graphics | Old Windows programs & devices |
| File size | Small for graphics, large for photos | Very large |
| See-through background | Simple (on/off only) | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Opens on | Everywhere | Windows & most image apps |
When to Convert GIF to BMP
Common reasons people change GIF files to BMP.
Limited Colours
GIF can only use 256 colours, so photos can look grainy.
Old Web Graphics
Many older logos, buttons and icons are saved as GIF.
Small Screens & Projects
Simple displays and electronics projects often read plain BMP files.
Old Windows Programs
Some older programs only open BMP files.
Tips for Converting GIF to BMP
- For animated GIFs, only the first frame is converted.
- BMP files are big — only use BMP when a program or device asks for it.
- Need a small file to share? Choose JPG or PNG instead.
- Transparent areas are filled with white, because BMP can't be see-through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about converting GIF to BMP.
Upload your GIF file, let the tool convert it and click download. It takes a few seconds and it's free.
The conversion happens right in your browser, so your image never leaves your device. No sign-up and no watermark.
No. BMP keeps every pixel of the picture. It can't add back detail that the GIF file had already lost, so start from the best copy you have.
It becomes white, because BMP can't be see-through. Choose PNG if you need to keep transparency.
Usually bigger. BMP files are larger than GIF for the same picture, sometimes many times larger.
BMP saves every pixel without any compression. That makes files much bigger than JPG or PNG, but some old programs and devices need exactly that.
Only the first frame is converted, so you get one still picture.
This tool converts one picture at a time, so you can check each result before downloading.
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.
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