Convert BMP to PNG — Lossless & Smaller

Upgrade your BMP files to PNG — the modern lossless format. PNG files are significantly smaller than BMP (thanks to DEFLATE compression) while preserving exact pixel quality. Plus you gain transparency support.

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HEIC, WEBP, AVIF, TIFF, BMP, SVG, GIF, PNG, JPG, PDF, CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG — up to 50MB each, or 50 from a folder

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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.

Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.

Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.

256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.

Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.

Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.

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SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.

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Lossless format — files can be large

GIF is limited to 256 colors

Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.

BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.

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BMP vs PNG Comparison

Feature BMP PNG
Full Name Bitmap Image File Portable Network Graphics
Lossy Compression
Lossless Compression
Transparency
Animation
Browser Support Most browsers (legacy format) All browsers, all devices
Color Depth 16.7M (24-bit) 16.7M+ (24/32/48-bit)
Typical Use Windows legacy, uncompressed images Screenshots, graphics, logos, images needing transparency
Year Introduced 1986 1996

Why Convert BMP to PNG?

PNG is the modern replacement for BMP. It offers lossless compression (BMP has none), transparency support, and universal compatibility. Every BMP can be converted to PNG with zero quality loss and significant size savings.

How to Convert BMP to PNG

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Upload your BMP file.

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KoalaPic converts to lossless PNG. Every pixel is preserved exactly.

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Quality Note

This is a lossless conversion — zero quality difference. PNG files are typically 50-80% smaller than equivalent BMPs thanks to DEFLATE compression, with no visual trade-off whatsoever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely. Every pixel value is identical before and after — only the storage method changes, from uncompressed to losslessly compressed. You can convert BMP to PNG and back indefinitely without any degradation.

Usually 3 to 10 times smaller, and far more on simple graphics. A 6.2 MB Full HD BMP typically becomes a 1–2 MB PNG for a photograph, or under 200 KB for a screenshot or logo with large flat areas.

Only if the BMP had it. Most BMP files are 24-bit with no alpha channel, so the PNG comes out opaque. The rarer 32-bit BMP does carry alpha, and that transparency is preserved.

For storage and sharing, yes — PNG is lossless like BMP, universally supported, and dramatically smaller. Keep the BMP only if a specific legacy application requires that format as input.
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