Convert BMP to JPG online and shrink large bitmaps for email, uploads and sharing. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
Convert JPG to BMPDrag & Drop your BMP file here
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
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Upload your BMP files
Drag in .bmp images from Paint, a scanner, a camera or old software.
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Convert to JPG
Start the conversion. The bitmap is compressed as a JPG at the same pixel size.
03
Download the JPG
Download each JPG, or several together as one ZIP.
BMP
BMP is Windows' original bitmap format, usually uncompressed, so files are large but simple to read.
JPG
JPG is the most widely supported photo format, with lossy compression that keeps files small.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Microsoft's bitmap format dates back to early Windows and OS/2. Most BMPs store pixels uncompressed, row by row, which makes them easy for any program to read and very large. A 12 MP photo as BMP is around 36 MB. Paint, older Windows software, scanners and embedded devices still produce it.
TARGET
The format every phone, browser, printer kiosk and social site accepts. JPG compresses photos by discarding detail the eye is unlikely to notice, so a 24 MP picture fits in a few megabytes. It has no transparency and only 8 bits per color channel, and every re-save loses a little more quality.
| Feature | BMP | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Microsoft | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| File extension | .bmp | .jpg, .jpeg |
| Compression | None (optional RLE) | Lossy |
| Transparency | Rarely (32-bit only) | No |
| Color depth | 1 to 32-bit | 8-bit per channel |
| Best for | Legacy Windows software | Photos for sharing, web and print |
| Opens in browsers and phones | Yes, most browsers | Yes, everywhere |
USE CASES
When a bitmap needs to be small enough to share.
Email a scanned photo
BMP scans are huge. A JPG fits in an email.
Upload photos to a website
Most upload forms accept JPG, many reject BMP.
Share images from old software
Older Windows programs exported BMP. JPG shares easily.
Save space on a drive
JPG is a fraction of BMP's size.
Post on social media
Social platforms accept JPG uploads.
Use photos in documents
Smaller JPGs keep Word and PowerPoint files light.
Send images by chat
Messaging apps handle JPG smoothly.
Prepare product photos
Marketplaces want JPG listings.
Convert device exports
Some cameras and devices save BMP; JPG works everywhere.
Archive old photo collections
Keep a compact copy of bitmap photos.
SUPPORTED FILES
BMP files of any common bit depth are supported.
Standard color bitmaps convert directly.
Bitmaps from scanner software.
Palette and monochrome bitmaps become color JPGs.
Transparency is flattened, because JPG has none.
Upload several BMPs and download the JPGs as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
JPG is lossy, which explains most differences.
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JPG blurs sharp edges slightly. Use PNG for screenshots, diagrams and text.
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JPG has no transparency, so transparent pixels are flattened.
03
JPG compression can show artifacts on large flat areas. PNG avoids this.
04
Very large bitmaps make large JPGs. Resize the image in an editor if you need it smaller.
05
A damaged BMP can't be decoded. Save it again from the source app.
06
Check the file is really a BMP and not a renamed format.
Photoshop, GIMP, Preview and Paint can re-save images once installed. dragdropdo converts BMP to JPG in the browser, on any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Image Editors |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, unless the app came with your computer. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Phone editors rarely export other formats. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Photoshop actions and GIMP scripts can; most apps go one image at a time. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (GIMP, Preview, Paint) to subscription (Photoshop). |
| Resizing and editing | ✓Not in the converter. The image is converted as it is. | ~Yes. Full editing tools. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert BMP to JPG in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
MORE BMP TOOLS
BMP (Bitmap Image File) is a raster graphics image file format known for its simple structure and high-quality images. It supports various color depths and is widely used in digital imaging. BMP files are uncompressed, ensuring excellent quality but larger file sizes. Ideal for applications requiring detailed visuals, BMP is a staple in the graphic design and photography industries.
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