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GIF to BMP Converter
Convert GIF to BMP free, right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Why convert GIF to BMP?
GIF is limited to 256 colours, so photos come out banded and grainy. BMP is what older Windows software, label printers and some industrial tools still expect.
GIF vs BMP
| GIF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | Bitmap image |
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | Lossless, 256 colours | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Opens in | Every device, browser and app | Windows apps and all major browsers |
| File size | Small for graphics, large for photos | Very large, uncompressed |
| Best for | Short animations, simple graphics | Legacy Windows software |
- BMP has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with white.
- Only the first frame of an animated GIF is converted.
- BMP is uncompressed, so expect a much larger file.
How to convert GIF to BMP
Step 1: Drop your GIF 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 GIF and writes a new BMP on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Step 3: Download your BMP files
Save them one by one, or all at once with Download all. Your originals are untouched.
GIF to BMP, answered
All FAQsIs my GIF file uploaded to convert it?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your GIF file is not uploaded, and no account is needed.
Will converting GIF to BMP reduce quality?
No. BMP is lossless, so every pixel of the GIF is kept. Transparent areas become white, because BMP has no transparency. An animated GIF keeps only its first frame.
What's the difference between GIF and BMP?
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a lossless raster format mostly used for short animations and simple graphics. BMP (Bitmap image) is lossless, has no transparency, and is mostly used for legacy Windows software.
Can I convert many GIF files at once?
Yes. Add up to 50 GIF 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 BMP as its own file. The Filo app is free for life, with no daily limit.
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