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Convert TIFF to BMP - Simple Windows-Ready Images

Transform TIFF files to BMP format. Native Windows compatibility in seconds.

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Why Convert TIFF to BMP?

You have a TIFF file that needs to work in older Windows applications or simple graphics programs. While TIFF is excellent for professional publishing and archiving, BMP (Bitmap) offers something different: universal Windows support without any codecs or special software.

BMP is the native image format for Windows. Every Windows computer since Windows 3.0 can open BMP files instantly. If you need guaranteed compatibility with Windows-based systems, legacy software, or applications that struggle with TIFF, converting to BMP solves the problem immediately.

How to Convert TIFF to BMP

  1. Upload your TIFF file - Drag and drop or click to select your image
  2. Confirm BMP as output - BMP is selected for maximum Windows compatibility
  3. Download your BMP - Your converted file is ready to use anywhere

The entire process takes seconds. No software installation, no account creation, no waiting.

TIFF vs BMP: Key Differences

Both TIFF and BMP can store high-quality images, but they serve different purposes:

  • Compression - TIFF supports various compression methods (LZW, ZIP). BMP is typically uncompressed, meaning files are larger but decode instantly
  • Complexity - TIFF supports layers, multiple pages, and complex metadata. BMP is simple: just pixels in a grid
  • Software support - TIFF requires image viewers or graphics software. BMP opens in Microsoft Paint and basic Windows tools
  • File size - TIFF files are usually smaller due to compression. BMP files can be significantly larger for the same image

In our testing, a 10MB TIFF image converted to approximately 25-30MB as an uncompressed BMP. The tradeoff is instant loading in any Windows application.

When BMP Makes Sense

Legacy Windows Software

Older Windows applications from the 90s and 2000s often only accept BMP files. If you are working with legacy systems, databases, or specialized industry software, BMP is frequently the only image format supported.

Microsoft Paint Workflows

When you need quick edits in Microsoft Paint, BMP opens and saves without any format conversion warnings or quality loss concerns.

Embedded Systems and Kiosks

Industrial displays, point-of-sale systems, and embedded Windows devices often rely on BMP for reliable image display without codec dependencies.

Simple Graphics and Icons

For basic graphics, wallpapers, or system icons, BMP provides pixel-perfect accuracy without compression artifacts.

When to Choose a Different Format

BMP is not ideal for every situation. Consider alternatives:

  • For web use - BMP files are too large for websites. Choose TIFF to JPG for photographs or TIFF to PNG for graphics with transparency
  • For email attachments - BMP files will be rejected by many email systems due to size. Use JPG instead
  • For modern applications - Most current software handles TIFF directly. Only convert to BMP when specifically required
  • For archival storage - Keep your original TIFF files for archiving. BMP lacks metadata support for professional workflows

Quality and Settings

Converting TIFF to BMP preserves your image quality completely. BMP is a lossless format - every pixel from your TIFF transfers exactly to the BMP output.

Color depth is maintained: if your TIFF is 24-bit color, your BMP will be 24-bit. For grayscale TIFFs, the output remains grayscale.

One consideration: if your TIFF has multiple pages (a multi-page document), each page converts to a separate BMP file since BMP does not support multiple pages in a single file.

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens locally for privacy and speed.

Pro Tip

If you're converting TIFF to BMP for legacy software that crashes with large files, resize your image before conversion. A 4000x3000 pixel BMP can exceed 30MB uncompressed - older systems may struggle with files this large.

Common Mistake

Converting TIFF to BMP for web use or email. BMP files are far too large for these purposes. Use JPG for photos or PNG for graphics when sharing online.

Best For

Legacy Windows applications, embedded systems, Microsoft Paint editing, and any scenario requiring native Windows format support without codec dependencies.

Not Recommended

Web publishing, email attachments, cross-platform sharing, or archival storage. BMP lacks compression and modern metadata support - keep original TIFFs for archives and use JPG/PNG for sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

TIFF is a flexible format supporting compression, layers, and multi-page documents, commonly used in publishing and photography. BMP is Windows' native bitmap format - simpler, uncompressed, and universally supported on Windows systems without special software.

No. BMP is a lossless format that preserves every pixel exactly. Your image will look identical after conversion. The only difference is file size - BMP files are typically larger because they use no compression.

BMP files store raw pixel data without compression. A TIFF using LZW compression might be 10MB, while the same image as BMP could be 25-30MB. This larger size ensures instant decoding without any decompression processing.

Yes, but each TIFF page becomes a separate BMP file. BMP format does not support multiple images in one file. Upload your multi-page TIFF and download individual BMP files for each page.

BMP has limited transparency support through 32-bit color with alpha channel, but most applications ignore it. If you need reliable transparency, convert to PNG instead of BMP.

Every Windows computer can open BMP in Microsoft Paint, Photos app, and File Explorer preview. Mac opens BMP in Preview. Linux supports BMP in most image viewers. Essentially any image software handles BMP.

BMP works for basic printing but lacks color profile support and print-specific metadata. For professional printing, keep your original TIFF or use PDF. BMP is better suited for screen display and simple graphics.

Yes. Upload multiple TIFF files at once and convert them all to BMP in a single batch. Each file processes independently, so you get one BMP output per TIFF input.

Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser - your images are never uploaded to any server. Files stay on your device throughout the process, ensuring complete privacy.

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