What happens when you convert TIFF to BMP
| Compression | Lossless → Lossless |
|---|---|
| File size | Usually larger for photos |
| Transparency | Not supported: transparent areas get the background colour you pick (white by default) |
| 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.
TIFF Tagged Image File Format
TIFF is a flexible format used by scanners, publishers and photographers. It can hold uncompressed or losslessly compressed pixels, multiple pages and high bit depths.
TIFF 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 TIFF to BMP Converter
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Click Choose files or drop your TIFF 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 TIFF to BMP?
TIFF files come from scanners, fax software and print workflows, and a single page can run to tens of megabytes. Files are large and web browsers cannot display TIFF directly. Choose BMP only when a legacy program or device needs uncompressed bitmaps.
TIFF to BMP settings
Pick a background colour to replace transparent areas. You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Will the BMP lose quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel or sample in your TIFF is kept exactly.
Is transparency kept when converting TIFF to BMP?
BMP cannot store transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid colour. White is used by default; you can pick any background colour in the options before converting.
Will the BMP be smaller than the TIFF?
No, usually larger for photos: as a rough guide, the BMP comes out at around 2.3× the size of the TIFF, depending on the quality setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.