BMP and PNG are both common image formats, but they serve different purposes. BMP is typically used for Windows-native applications, while PNG is best known for screenshots. Converting from BMP to PNG takes seconds with this tool — just drop your files below, and the conversion happens instantly on your own device.
Converting from BMP to PNG lets you match whatever format a specific app, website, or workflow requires.
BMP
none compression- Transparency
- Not supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
Windows-native applications, raw uncompressed image storage, some legacy print workflows
Pros
- + Completely uncompressed — no generation loss whatsoever
- + Simple format, trivial for any software to read
Cons
- - Very large file sizes compared to every other format here
- - No transparency support
- - Rarely used for web or sharing
PNG
lossless compression- Transparency
- Supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
screenshots, logos and icons, graphics with sharp edges or text, images needing transparency
Pros
- + Lossless compression — no quality loss, ever
- + Full alpha-channel transparency support
- + Universally supported by every browser, OS, and app
Cons
- - Larger file sizes than JPG or WEBP for photographs
- - No animation support
Frequently asked questions
Yes. This converter runs entirely in your browser, is free with no sign-up, and has no limit on how many files or how many times you use it.