BMP (Windows bitmap)

BMP, also called DIB (device-independent bitmap), is a raster image format that Microsoft introduced with Windows. It usually stores every pixel uncompressed, so image quality is untouched but files are very large. The format is simple and widely readable, yet it offers little that PNG does not do better.

Use BMP only when an old program, a device or an embedded system specifically requires it. For everyday use, convert BMP files to PNG to keep the same quality at a fraction of the size, or to JPG for photos.

Source formats: .bmp, .dib