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BMP to GIF Converter
Convert BMP to GIF free, right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Why convert BMP to GIF?
BMP files are uncompressed, so a single image can be ten times the size it needs to be. GIF works in every chat app and email client, which is still the simplest way to share a small graphic.
BMP vs GIF
| BMP | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap image | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless, 256 colours |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Opens in | Windows apps and all major browsers | Every device, browser and app |
| File size | Very large, uncompressed | Small for graphics, large for photos |
| Best for | Legacy Windows software | Short animations, simple graphics |
- GIF can show only 256 colours, so photos may look banded or grainy. It suits simple graphics best.
How to convert BMP to GIF
Step 1: Drop your BMP files
Drag them onto the page or tap to pick them from your device. Up to 50 at a time.
Step 2: Converted in your browser
Filo reads each BMP and writes a new GIF on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Step 3: Download your GIF files
Save them one by one, or all at once with Download all. Your originals are untouched.
BMP to GIF, answered
All FAQsIs my BMP file uploaded to convert it?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your BMP file is not uploaded, and no account is needed.
Will converting BMP to GIF reduce quality?
It can. GIF has only 256 colours, so photos may show banding. Graphics with few colours look the same.
What's the difference between BMP and GIF?
BMP (Bitmap image) is a lossless raster format mostly used for legacy Windows software. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is lossless but limited to 256 colours, supports transparency, and is mostly used for short animations and simple graphics.
Can I convert many BMP files at once?
Yes. Add up to 50 BMP files at a time. Each converted file uses one of your 3 free conversions, and they are converted one after another in your browser; Download all saves each GIF as its own file. The Filo app is free for life, with no daily limit.
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