Convert PNG to BMP
Re-encode a compressed PNG into a raw 24-bit Windows Bitmap. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert PNG to BMP
- 1. Drop in your PNG. Add the compressed image you need in raw, uncompressed bitmap form, such as an asset for a system that specifically requires BMP.
- 2. Let the tool decompress and re-encode it. It decodes the PNG's compressed pixel data and writes it back out as a raw 24-bit Windows Bitmap with no further compression applied.
- 3. Download the resulting BMP. Save the converted file, larger than the original PNG but in the uncompressed format some legacy software specifically expects.
When to use Convert PNG to BMP
Convert PNG to BMP re-encodes a compressed PNG into a raw 24-bit Windows Bitmap. It is for the occasional case where older software, a specific hardware tool, or a legacy pipeline requires BMP input and will not accept a compressed format.
- Feeding an older Windows application. A legacy Windows utility only imports BMP files, and converting a modern PNG asset makes it usable in that application's workflow.
- Preparing an image for embedded hardware. Some embedded display or printer firmware only accepts raw bitmap data, and converting your PNG to BMP produces the format it expects.
- Matching a specific software's import requirement. A specialized tool for pixel art or hardware programming only reads BMP, and converting your PNG source lets you bring the artwork into that tool.
Examples
Raw bitmap output
Input
logo.png
Output
logo.bmp: uncompressed, pixel-exact
About the Convert PNG to BMP tool
Convert PNG to BMP does its work locally, right in the browser. Re-encode a compressed PNG into a raw 24-bit Windows Bitmap. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the PNG Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 108 small, focused PNG utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. The finished file is put together in browser memory and saved with the Download button, so it never touches a server on the way to your disk. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Does Convert PNG to BMP cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
Which files does Convert PNG to BMP accept?
It accepts PNG images. There is no file size cap imposed by a server; very large files are limited only by your device's memory.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I save the output?
Click the Download button once the result is ready. The file is built in your browser's memory and handed straight to your downloads folder, without passing through a server.