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OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your gif files to bmp or any other format with just a few clicks.

Converting your gif file to bmp is easy with these steps.

Converting your bmp file to gif is easy with these steps.

Step 1

Upload gif-file

You can select gif file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.

Step 2

Select «to bmp»

Choose bmp or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.

Step 3

Download your bmp file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the bmp format.

Converting gif to bmp

Fast and easy

Simply drag and drop your gif files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to bmp or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.

You don't need to worry about security.

As soon as you upload your gif files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.

Everything is stored in the cloud.

You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all gif to bmp conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format

Extension	.gif
Category	🔵 images
Programs	🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Apple Preview 🔵 Corel Paint Shop Pro 🔵 Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
Description	🔵 .xcf (eXperimental Computing Facility) The .xcf format is the native image file format of the GIMP software (GNU Image Manipulation Program). It's used for storing the entire composition including layers, channels, paths, and other elements that are part of a GIMP imageThe XCF format is designed to preserve all information GIMP can contain about an image; however, due to its specific nature, it's not widely supported outside of GIMP. For sharing, images in XCF format are often exported to more universally recognized formats like PNG or JPEG.
Technical details	🔵 The GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), introduced by CompuServe in 1987, is a bitmap image format with these characteristics: - Color Limitation: Supports only 256 colors, making it suitable for graphics or logos but not for detailed photographs. - Animation Support: Stores multiple images for animated effects, popular for looping animations and web graphics. - Lossless Compression: Uses LZW compression, reducing file size without quality loss, effective for uniform color images. - Transparency Support: Allows background transparency in images. - Interlacing Option: Offers an interlaced format for quicker loading on slow connections. - Standardization: Original version (87a) in 1987, enhanced version (GIF89a) in 1989 with animation and transparency improvements. - Aspect Ratio: Lacks inherent aspect ratio support. - Applications: Commonly used online for animation and transparency, less so for high-quality photography due to color limits. - No Audio Support: Cannot embed sound. - Metadata: Limited metadata compared to formats like JPEG. - Browser Support: Broadly supported in web browsers and image viewers. - Patent Issues: LZW compression was patented, leading to controversy and PNG development; patent expired in 2003. - File Extensions: .gif or .GIF. Mainly used for web graphics, animations, and simple art, GIF is efficient for images with fewer colors but not ideal for detailed or high-quality images.
Developer	🔵 CompuServe
MIME type	🔵 image/gif

Microsoft Windows bitmap

Extension	.bmp
Category	🔵 images
Programs	🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Microsoft Photo Editor 🔵 Paintbrush
Main program	🔵 MS Paint
Description	🔵 .bmp (Bitmap Image File) The .bmp format, also known as bitmap, is a raster graphics image file format used to store digital images. This format was developed by Microsoft for use on Windows, and it is widely supported on both Windows and macOS systems. BMP files are typically large because they contain a detailed, uncompressed representation of the image data. This format is suitable for storing high-quality digital photos, though it's not as commonly used for web or email due to its large file size compared to formats like JPEG or PNG.
Technical details	🔵 The `.bmp` format, Bitmap, is a simple raster graphics format developed by Microsoft. Here are the key technical details: - Pixel Storage: No compression, resulting in large file sizes. - Color Depth: Supports various depths, 24-bit offers truecolor. - Uncompressed: Mostly used uncompressed. - Palette: Uses color palette for lower depths. - Header Information: Contains image details. - Alpha Channels: Some support transparency. - Device Independence: Consistent appearance across devices. - Simplicity: Easy to read/write but lacks modern features. - Compatibility: Widely supported but has larger file sizes. - No Metadata: Doesn't support extensive metadata. - Rare for Web: Rarely used due to large size. - Applications: Common in Windows for wallpaper and basic editing. `.bmp` is simple and compatible but not optimized for file size or web use, declining in favor of more efficient formats.
Developer	🔵 Microsoft
MIME type	🔵 Image/x-ms-bmp 🔵 image/bmp

FAQ

❓ How do I change gif to bmp?

To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from gif and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.

⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert gif to bmp?

Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing gif to bmp.

🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert gif to bmp securely?

Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including gif to bmp, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.

📱 Is it possible to convert gif to bmp without having to install any software?

Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including gif to bmp, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.