Convert BMP to JPEG
BMP stores pixels essentially uncompressed, which makes it simple to read and unusually large. Converting it to JPEG gives you a file suited to photographs, camera output and images on the web.
FilesMagic engine
Choose a BMP file — up to 25 MB
How to use it
- Choose your BMP file, or drag it onto the upload area.
- Select JPEG as the output format.
- Press convert and wait while the file uploads and is converted.
- Download the JPEG file.
About the formats
About BMP
BMP stores pixels essentially uncompressed, which makes it simple to read and unusually large. It is normally used for older Windows software and some scanner or instrument output. File sizes are far larger than any modern format for identical image content.
About JPEG
JPEG compresses photographs by discarding detail the eye is least likely to notice, which makes photo files small. It is normally used for photographs, camera output and images on the web. It cannot store transparency, and every re-save discards a little more detail.
What to expect
- Transparent areas become white, because JPEG has no transparency.
What happens to your file
Your file is uploaded to FilesMagic's own conversion servers over an encrypted connection, converted there, and deleted as soon as the download has been sent. We do not keep copies, and we do not log file names or file contents.
Questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
Yes. Converting this format needs software that cannot run in a browser, so the file is uploaded to FilesMagic's own servers, converted, and deleted once your download has been sent.
Does converting BMP to JPEG reduce quality?
BMP keeps all of its detail, and JPEG does not, so the conversion discards some. For photographs the difference is usually hard to see; for sharp edges, text or line art it can be visible.
How big a file can I convert?
Files can be up to 25 MB. That is generous for this format - if a file is larger than that it is usually because of embedded images, and compressing those before converting normally brings it well under the limit.
What happens to transparent areas?
JPEG has no transparency, so transparent pixels are composited onto a white background rather than turning black. If you need to keep transparency, convert to PNG instead.