// ABOUT BMP
BMP is an uncompressed raster format developed by Microsoft. It stores raw pixel data with no compression whatsoever, resulting in very large files but universal compatibility across Windows applications. BMP is most useful when a downstream tool or legacy application requires raw, uncompressed pixel data.
// ABOUT GIF
GIF is a legacy format dating to 1987 that supports animation and simple binary transparency. It is limited to a palette of 256 colours per frame, which means photographic content will undergo colour quantisation. Despite its age, GIF remains ubiquitous for short animations and reaction images across messaging platforms and social media.
// WHY CONVERT
Converting BMP to GIF is useful when you need your image in a format suited for short animations, reaction images, simple graphics with few colours, and legacy web content. Image Toolz runs the entire conversion directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your files remain completely private on your device. The tool handles images up to 200 MB and most conversions complete in under a second.
// FAQ
What is BMP?
BMP is an uncompressed Windows format supporting full colour depth without compression.
What is GIF?
GIF is a legacy format limited to 256 colours with support for animation and indexed transparency.
Will converting BMP to GIF lose quality?
Yes. GIF's 256-colour palette causes colour reduction. Photographic BMP images will show banding. Flat-colour or simple graphics convert acceptably.
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. All conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and nothing leaves your device.