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Convert BMP to PNG

File Extension	BMP
Full Name	Standard Windows Bitmap Image (also OS/2)

Files with the .BMP extension contain an uncompressed raster image, or an image subjected to a non-lossy RLE compression. The data is saved in the form of a heading that defines the color scale and the height and width of the image in pixels, which is followed by data concerning the colors of each individual pixel, from the bottom upwards.

File Extension	PNG
Full Name	Portable Network Graphic Format

Files with the .PNG extension contain an image bitmap with indexed colors, in a non-lossy compression, with no assigned copyright limitations. They allow for the saving of color in a spectrum wider than that used by GIF files, as well as assigning pixels with specific degrees of transparency or color saturation.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BMP") to another (referred to as "PNG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BMP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BMP to format PNG becomes essential.

So, how can we perform BMP to PNG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BMP and transforming it into format PNG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BMP to PNG converters.

Conversion from BMP to PNG

BMP to PNG

How to convert the BMP file to PNG?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BMP to PNG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BMP file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file BMP, the format of which you are going to change
Load the BMP file to the application
Select the output format of the PNG file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file PNG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted PNG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the BMP format:

Other conversions
to the PNG format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.