// 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 QOI
QOI (Quite OK Image) is a modern lossless format designed for speed rather than maximum compression. It encodes and decodes 3–10x faster than PNG while producing files of comparable size. QOI is particularly valuable in developer toolchains, game asset pipelines, and real-time applications where CPU time is more important than file size.
// WHY CONVERT
Converting BMP to QOI is useful when you need your image in a format suited for game asset pipelines, real-time texture streaming, build tools, developer workflows, and any context where encode/decode speed is critical. 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, producing large files with raw pixel data.
What is QOI?
QOI is a lossless format optimised for fast encode/decode in developer contexts.
Will converting BMP to QOI lose quality?
No. QOI is lossless. Every pixel is preserved exactly from the BMP source.
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.