How to Change BMP to JPG on Windows
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 Windows PC, without anything being uploaded.
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The steps: Change BMP to JPG on Windows
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Open this page in Edge, Chrome or Firefox on your PC.
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Drag the file from File Explorer onto the box above, or click the box to browse to it.
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Your JPG is ready the moment the file is added. Lower the Quality if you'd like a lighter file.
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Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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.
Windows PC tips
- Because nothing gets installed, it works on office and school PCs where you aren't allowed to add software.
BMP vs JPG
| BMP | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Normally none | Lossy, with adjustable quality |
| Transparency | Seldom supported | No – see-through areas turn into a solid colour |
| Animation | No | No |
| Ideal for | Old Windows programs | Photos to share, email or upload |
| Works on | Windows; patchy elsewhere | Everywhere |
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 Windows PC?
Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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