Basic information about BMP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BMP（*.BMP or *.bmp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BMP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BMP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BMP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BMP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BMP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BMP file?
  • How to open a BMP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BMP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BMP file?
  • How to convert BMP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BMP file format?


1.Detail information about BMP file extension: Bitmap Image File

File type Bitmap Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description BMP file is a Bitmap Image File. A BMP file is an uncompressed raster image comprised of a rectangular grid of pixels. It contains a file header (bitmap identifier, file size, width, height, color options, and bitmap data starting point) and bitmap pixels, each with a different color.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BMP files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Microsoft Windows Photos
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
Other image viewer
Ability Photopaint
ACDSee
ACDSee Photo Manager
Adobe Fireworks
Artweaver
AwardBIOS
Axialis IconWorkshop
Creator NXT Pro
Easy-PhotoPrint EX
FastPictureViewer Professional
FastStone Image Viewer
FormatFactory
Illustrator Extreme
IrfanView
Janome Digitalizer Pro
Microsoft Expression Design
OmniPage Ultimate
Paint.NET
PhotoOnWeb
Windows Live Photo Gallery
XnView

macOS		 Apple Preview
Apple Photos
ACD Systems ACDSee Mac Pro 3
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
MacPhun ColorStrokes
Other image viewer
Toast 11

Android		 Google Drive

iOS		 Google Drive

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert BMP files to another file format?

There are 55 records in our database eligible for BMP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BMP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BMP to AI BMP to AVI BMP to BM BMP to CDR
BMP to CSD BMP to CUR BMP to DDS BMP to DJV
BMP to DJVU BMP to DOC BMP to DRW BMP to DST
BMP to DWG BMP to ECW BMP to EMD BMP to EMF
BMP to EMZ BMP to EPF BMP to EPS BMP to EXP
BMP to GIF BMP to HUS BMP to ICO BMP to ICON
BMP to ICONTAINER BMP to JAN BMP to JEF BMP to JP2
BMP to JPEG BMP to JPG BMP to JPX BMP to LMK
BMP to MBM BMP to ODG BMP to PAT BMP to PCT
BMP to PDF BMP to PDN BMP to PEC BMP to PES
BMP to PIC BMP to PNG BMP to PSD BMP to SAI
BMP to SDR BMP to SEW BMP to TGA BMP to TIF
BMP to TIFF BMP to TXT BMP to VP3 BMP to VSD
BMP to WMF BMP to X BMP to XXX


How to convert another files to BMP file format?

There are 78 records in our database eligible for another files to BMP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BMP conversion, you may use the option.

AIT to BMP JPG to BMP AEP to BMP NEF to BMP
EPS to BMP CAM to BMP MGX to BMP VSD to BMP
TIF to BMP RAW to BMP CR2 to BMP ADF to BMP
ODG to BMP DRW to BMP CPT to BMP GIF to BMP
PNG to BMP CDR to BMP ICON to BMP EMZ to BMP
PSD to BMP SAI2 to BMP OBJ to BMP SKP to BMP
OXPS to BMP RID to BMP SPA to BMP ECW to BMP
PDF to BMP SVG to BMP DDS to BMP EL8 to BMP
JPG-LARGE to BMP TIFF to BMP SAI to BMP PES to BMP
VSDX to BMP DST to BMP WMF to BMP PLY to BMP
PMD to BMP SKF to BMP FIT to BMP JPEG to BMP
PFI to BMP ICO to BMP PAT to BMP DSF to BMP
SID to BMP RLE to BMP TGA to BMP LQM to BMP
STP to BMP PDN to BMP ASC to BMP OTG to BMP
WBMP to BMP DWG to BMP EMF to BMP HSI to BMP
DCM to BMP XPS to BMP RGB to BMP GML to BMP
ITHMB to BMP JP2 to BMP CPX to BMP PSPIMAGE to BMP
2D to BMP CMX to BMP CAL to BMP BRD to BMP
PCX to BMP CPBITMAP to BMP KDC to BMP BPT to BMP
Easy2Convert DDS to BMP DPP to BMP


Can't open a BMP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BMP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BMP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BMP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BMP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BMP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BMP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BMP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BMP file is damaged.
  • Whether the BMP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BMP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BMP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BMP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BMP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BMP file.

If the BMP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.