GIF to BMP Converter
Convert GIF to BMP free — no upload, no signup
To convert GIF to BMP, drop your GIF images into the box below, click Convert, then Download. Fylo does the work inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there's no signup or watermark. It expands a palette GIF into a full 24-bit bitmap.
Drop images here
or tap to browse · paste with Ctrl+V · add many at once
Your files never leave your device
No settings needed — BMP output keeps every pixel. Options are under Advanced.
Advanced
Leave empty to keep the original size.
How to convert GIF to BMP
Add your GIF files
Drag and drop GIF files into the box, tap to choose them, or paste with Ctrl+V. You can add many at once.
Pick a background
BMP has no transparency; transparent areas use white unless you choose another colour under Advanced.
Convert and download
Click Convert, then download each BMP or get them all in one ZIP.
Why convert GIF to BMP?
Retro game modding, embedded LCD projects and some Windows utilities expect BMP. Converting GIF sprites and graphics to BMP gives you a simple, uncompressed file those tools can read.
Does converting GIF to BMP affect quality or size?
The first frame is expanded from GIF's palette to 24-bit colour, and transparent pixels are filled with white or a colour you choose. The BMP will be much larger because it isn't compressed.
What's the difference between GIF and BMP?
GIF is a 1987 format limited to 256 colours per frame with on/off transparency. It's still everywhere thanks to simple animation support, but it's inefficient for photos.
BMP is Microsoft's uncompressed bitmap format. It's simple and lossless but huge: every pixel is stored raw, so a 12-megapixel photo takes about 36 MB.
Learn more: GIF format guide · BMP format guide
| Property | GIF | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless (LZW), 256-colour palette | Usually none (optional RLE) |
| Transparency | 1-bit (on/off) | Rarely (32-bit only) |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Colour depth | 8-bit palette (256 colours) | 1 to 32-bit |
| Typical size, 12 MP photo | Not suited to photos | ≈ 36 MB |
| Support | Universal | Windows, most editors, all major browsers |
| Best for | Simple animations, small flat graphics | Legacy Windows software, embedded displays |
| Introduced | 1987 | 1985 |
Frequently asked questions
Which frame of an animated GIF is used?
The first frame. Animated GIFs are flattened to that single frame, because BMP can only hold one image.
Can I keep the GIF's palette in the BMP?
Fylo writes 24-bit BMP for compatibility. The colours are identical; they're just stored per pixel instead of in a palette.
Is transparency kept?
No — 24-bit BMP has no alpha. Pick a background colour that matches where the image will be used.
Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?
No. Fylo converts GIF to BMP entirely inside your browser using a background Web Worker, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it's fast — there's no upload or download wait.
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