What happens when you convert JPG to BMP
| Compression | Lossy → Lossless |
|---|---|
| File size | Usually several times larger for photos |
| Metadata | EXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file |
| Opens in | Windows and almost every desktop program, but not most websites |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
JPG Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. Its lossy compression discards detail the eye is less sensitive to, which makes photos small enough for email, upload forms and print services that accept nothing else.
JPG converterBMP Windows Bitmap
BMP is the uncompressed bitmap format native to Windows. Files are large because each pixel is stored raw, but almost every program, embedded device and legacy system can read it.
BMP converterHow to use the JPG to BMP Converter
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Click Choose files or drop your JPG images onto the page.
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Adjust the BMP options if needed. The defaults work well for most images.
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Click Convert, then download each BMP or all of them as a ZIP.
Why convert JPG to BMP?
JPG is what most cameras, websites and phones set to Most Compatible hand you, so it is the usual starting point for photos. It cannot store transparency and every re-save loses a little more detail. Choose BMP only when a legacy program or device needs uncompressed bitmaps.
JPG to BMP settings
You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Will the BMP lose quality?
BMP is lossless, so the conversion keeps every pixel or sample that is in your JPG file. It cannot bring back detail that JPG compression already removed, and the BMP file will usually be larger.
Will the BMP be smaller than the JPG?
No, usually larger for photos: as a rough guide, the BMP comes out at around 30× the size of the JPG, depending on the quality setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.