Convert PNG to BMP Online

How to convert PNG to BMP

1. Click "Choose Files" and select your PNG file, or drag & drop it onto the page.
2. Make sure BMP is selected as the target format.
3. Click "Convert" and wait a few seconds.
4. Download your new BMP file.

Why Converters.live?

• Free and unlimited — convert as many PNG images to BMP as you need, one by one or in bulk.
• Files up to 2 GB, with resolution and color quality preserved when converting PNG to BMP.
• Your photos are deleted from the server immediately after conversion — nothing is stored.

Frequently asked questions

Why would I need BMP instead of PNG today?

Some legacy software, older printers and embedded systems only accept uncompressed BMP. For modern use, PNG is almost always the better choice, so treat this conversion as solving a specific compatibility requirement rather than a general upgrade.

Will the BMP file be much larger?

Yes. BMP stores pixels with no compression, so files are typically several times larger than the equivalent PNG — a 500 KB PNG photo can easily turn into a multi-megabyte BMP with no gain in visual quality.

Does BMP support transparency like PNG?

Classic BMP has no reliable alpha channel support across software, so transparent areas in your PNG are usually filled with white. Keep the PNG if transparency matters, since converting to BMP cannot bring it back afterward.

Can I convert several PNG files to BMP at once?

Yes. Add all your PNG files together and click Convert — they are processed as a batch with no limit on file count, so a whole folder can be prepared for legacy software in one pass.

What still requires BMP instead of a modern format?

Some CAD programs, older Windows point-of-sale systems, industrial scanners and embedded devices only accept the plain uncompressed bitmap format. This conversion targets exactly that narrow compatibility need, not everyday sharing or web use.

Does the BMP keep the same pixel dimensions as the PNG?

Yes. Converting only changes the container and compression, not the resolution, so a 1920×1080 PNG produces a 1920×1080 BMP with every pixel carried over exactly.

Does converting to BMP change the color depth?

No, in the common case. If your PNG is standard 24-bit or 32-bit color, the BMP keeps the same depth; only some very old BMP variants used a reduced 8-bit palette, and this converter does not downgrade color depth on its own.