Convert BMP images into GIF format— ideal when you need animations & simple graphics with lossless (limited) compression and binary on/off transparency.
| Feature | BMP | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | no compression | lossless (limited) |
| Transparency | none | binary on/off |
| Best for | Windows bitmaps | animations & simple graphics |
BMP to GIF conversion is the process of transforming Windows Bitmap (BMP) images into Graphics Interchange Format (GIF). BMP is an uncompressed format that stores raw pixel data, while GIF is a compressed format with limited color support and optional transparency, making it ideal for simple graphics and animations.
| Feature | BMP Format | GIF Format | Conversion Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | No compression | LZW lossless compression | Significant size reduction |
| File Size | Very large files | Small files | Massive size reduction |
| Transparency | No transparency | Binary transparency | Transparency added |
| Color Support | Full color support | 256 colors maximum | Color palette reduced |
| Best Use | Windows bitmaps | Simple graphics & animations | Web optimization |
Select your BMP image file. Our system supports files up to 100MB.
Our engine applies LZW compression and color reduction.
Download your compressed GIF file with reduced size.
GIF reduces colors to 256 maximum, which may affect image quality.
GIF file size may not be as small as expected.
BMP does not support transparency, but GIF does.
GIF quality may not match BMP quality for complex images.