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Convert BMP to PNG Online

In shortConvert BMP to PNG online for free. You gain a transparency channel. No watermark, no signup - your converted image gets an instant link and download.
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Drop or click to choose a BMP file (max 16 MB)

What changes when you convert BMP to PNG

The file shrinks but stays lossless

PNG compresses BMP significantly while keeping every pixel exactly - no quality loss at all.

It becomes web-friendly

PNG is supported everywhere online; huge BMP files are not.

Transparency can be added

Unlike BMP, PNG supports a transparency channel for later editing.

Good to know: For photographs you just want to share, JPG is even smaller than PNG.

When to convert BMP to PNG

  • You need an exact, lossless copy of a BMP that is smaller
  • The image is a graphic, logo or screenshot where sharpness matters
  • A tool or site rejects BMP files

How to convert BMP to PNG

  1. Upload your imageDrop or choose the BMP file you want to convert - up to 16 MB.
  2. Pick PNGThe target format is already set to PNG; just confirm.
  3. Convert and copy the linkYour PNG image is hosted instantly with a direct link and a download button.

Need more control over quality or other formats? Use the full image converter, read JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF to pick the right format, or the complete WebP guide for the web.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BMP to PNG lose quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so it keeps every pixel of the BMP exactly - just in a much smaller, web-friendly file.
Is PNG smaller than BMP?
Yes, significantly, because BMP is uncompressed and PNG applies lossless compression.
Should I convert BMP to PNG or JPG?
PNG for exact pixels and graphics; JPG for the smallest file when it is a photo.