PNG and BMP are both common image formats, but they serve different purposes. PNG is typically used for screenshots, while BMP is best known for Windows-native applications. Converting from PNG to BMP takes seconds with this tool — just drop your files below, and the conversion happens instantly on your own device.
BMP stores pixel data with zero compression, which is occasionally required by legacy Windows software or specific print workflows that don't accept compressed formats.
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
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
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.