Image format comparison

BMP vs PNG

PNG is the practical choice for almost every new workflow; BMP remains useful only for legacy compatibility.

At a glance

FeatureBMPPNG
CompressionUsually uncompressedLossless
TransparencyLimited and inconsistentFull alpha transparency
SupportReadable by many browsers; inefficient for deliveryUniversal

Choose BMP when

  • A legacy program explicitly requires BMP
  • Simple uncompressed pixel storage is required
  • File size is not a concern
Read the BMP guide

Choose PNG when

  • You want smaller lossless files
  • The image is for the web
  • Transparency may be needed
Read the PNG guide

Convert between the formats

Keep the original file, then inspect the converted result at its intended display size. Toolvoya processes supported conversions locally in your browser.

BMP to PNG