How to Change BMP to JPG on Android

BMP is an old, uncompressed Windows bitmap format. Add your BMP file to the box below and it turns into a JPG instantly, on your own Android phone, without anything being uploaded.

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The steps: Change BMP to JPG on Android

  1. 1

    Open this page in Chrome (or another browser) on your Android phone or tablet.

  2. 2

    Tap the box above. Android's file picker opens – look under Images, Recent or Browse to reach Gallery, Downloads or Google Drive.

  3. 3

    Your JPG is ready the moment the file is added. Lower the Quality if you'd like a lighter file.

  4. 4

    Tap Download. The file goes into your Download folder – find it in Files by Google, in Chrome's downloads list, or in Google Photos › Library › Download.

What happens to your image going from BMP to JPG

  • JPG is a lossy format. The Quality slider begins at 90%, which is indistinguishable from the original for almost any photo; slide it down for a smaller file and the preview shows the new size before you save.
  • Because BMP is uncompressed, the JPG usually ends up a small fraction of the size.

BMP vs JPG in brief

  • BMP is an old, uncompressed Windows bitmap format. The files are huge for the number of pixels they hold, and most websites, phones and messaging apps won't accept them.
  • JPG (or JPEG) is the photo format that works almost everywhere. Lossy compression keeps files small, but there's no transparency and each re-save throws away a little more detail.

Android phone tips

  • Skipping a Play Store app means no extra permissions, no in-app ads and no storage used up.

BMP vs JPG

BMPJPG
CompressionNormally noneLossy, with adjustable quality
TransparencySeldom supportedNo – see-through areas turn into a solid colour
AnimationNoNo
Ideal forOld Windows programsPhotos to share, email or upload
Works onWindows; patchy elsewhereEverywhere

Questions & answers

Does changing BMP to JPG lower the quality?

At the 90% default you won't be able to tell. JPG is lossy, so very low settings can bring blur or blocky edges.

Can I do a whole batch of BMP files?

Yes. Add as many as you want; each is converted separately, and Download all bundles them into a single ZIP.

Do my photos get sent anywhere?

No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your photos stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.

Where do I find the converted file on my Android phone?

Tap Download. The file goes into your Download folder – find it in Files by Google, in Chrome's downloads list, or in Google Photos › Library › Download.

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