BMP to JPG Converter

Convert BMP to JPG

A BMP photo can be many times larger than the same picture as a JPG. Converting BMP to JPG reduces the file dramatically, so it can be emailed, uploaded to a website or stored without eating up space.

Why bitmaps are so heavy

BMP stores every pixel without compression. A single photo can take tens of megabytes. JPG applies efficient compression designed for photographs, which usually brings the size down by 90 percent or more with a difference most viewers cannot see.

Choose JPG or PNG

Use JPG for photographs and scans of real scenes. For screenshots, charts and anything with text or sharp lines, convert BMP to PNG instead, because JPG compression can create visible fuzz around hard edges.

Typical sources of BMP photos

BMP photos usually come from older scanners, screen-capture tools, industrial cameras, medical or lab equipment and legacy Windows programs. Their size makes them awkward to send, and most websites refuse them. Converting a whole folder to JPG in one pass saves storage and makes the images usable in modern tools.

Good to know about BMP to JPG

• If the bitmap has transparency, it is filled with white in the JPG.
• Batch up to 20 bitmaps at a time; each file up to 10MB without an account.
• Most upload forms accept JPG but reject BMP.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert BMP to JPG?

Drop your BMP files onto the converter above (or click to choose them), press Convert and download the JPG files. It works in your browser and needs no software.

How much smaller will my file be?

It depends on the picture, but photographs usually shrink to a small fraction of their bitmap size.

Can I get the original BMP back later?

Not exactly. JPG discards some detail, so keep the BMP if you need a perfect pixel copy.

Is the BMP to JPG converter free?

Yes. You can convert up to 20 files per batch, 10MB each, without creating an account. A free account raises the file limit to 25MB, and Pro or the 24-hour pass go up to 100MB per file with larger batches.

Which files can I upload?

This page is set up for BMP (BMP), but the converter also accepts many other formats, including JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, PSD and camera RAW files.

What happens to my files?

Uploaded files are used only to produce your conversion and are deleted automatically. See the privacy policy for the exact retention details.