Free Online WEBP to BMP Converter
Convert WEBP to BMP online for free.
Drop WEBP files here
or click anywhere in this box to choose files
Up to 50 MB per file. Sign up free to convert files up to 100 MB.
Selected files
| File name | Size | Convert to |
|---|
Preparing files
Checking files and selected output formats.
When BMP is the right output
BMP is Microsoft's legacy uncompressed bitmap format. Almost no modern software output-defaults to BMP. Real reasons to convert: legacy Windows-based industrial or scientific software that can't open PNG, embedded systems reading raw pixel arrays, or specific print-shop equipment that only accepts BMP. Everyone else should pick PNG (lossless, transparent, smaller) instead.
WebP vs BMP: Side-by-side
Technical comparison of the two formats, useful for deciding which to use, or for confirming what changes during conversion.
| Property | WebP | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | WebP (Google) | Bitmap |
| Year introduced | 2010 | 1990 |
| Developer / standard body | Microsoft | |
| MIME type | image/webp | image/bmp |
| File extension | .webp | .bmp |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless (VP8/VP8L) | Uncompressed (typically) |
| Color / data depth | 24-bit + 8-bit alpha | 1 to 32-bit |
| Max dimensions / size | 16,383 × 16,383 px | 32,767 × 32,767 px |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Standard / specification | RFC 9649 (lossless), RFC 6386 (VP8) | Microsoft Windows |
| Best for | Modern web, 25–35% smaller than JPG/PNG at equivalent quality | Legacy Windows applications, raw pixel data |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert WEBP to BMP?
Upload the WEBP file and choose BMP as the output format. The conversion takes a few seconds. No account is required and the output carries no watermark. Batches download either one file at a time or as a single ZIP.
Can I convert WEBP to BMP without losing quality?
BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap. Converting to a lossless target such as PNG, TIFF or BMP preserves every pixel exactly. Converting to a lossy one such as JPG or WebP re-encodes the image, and iFormat uses a high default quality so the difference is invisible at normal viewing size. For the sharpest result, always convert from the highest-quality source you have.
What is WEBP?
WEBP is a modern Google format with strong compression, typically used for fast-loading web images. Converting it to BMP produces a file that opens on systems without WEBP support.
WEBP vs BMP - which format should I use?
WEBP is a modern Google format with strong compression best for fast-loading web images. BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap best for raw pixel data with no compression. Use BMP when a website, form, or app requires it, or when you need an uncompressed, simple layout that old software can read.
How do I open WEBP files?
On Windows: Photos, Edge, or Chrome. On a Mac: Preview (macOS 11+), or any browser. Older software predates WebP entirely. Photoshop needs the WebP plug-in before CC 2022.
WEBP vs BMP - which format should I use?
WEBP is a modern Google format with strong compression best for fast-loading web images. BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap best for raw pixel data with no compression. Use BMP when a website, form, or app requires it, or when you need an uncompressed, simple layout that old software can read.