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Convert BMP to WebP

WebP was designed for the web, and it is the format that makes an uncompressed bitmap practical to publish. Converting a BMP typically reduces it by 95% or more while looking the same on screen, and every current browser displays the result natively.

Also known as: bitmap to WebP

Files up to 95 MBTypically under a minute

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How to convert BMP to WebP

  1. Step 1

    Add your BMP file

    Drag your BMP file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your settings

    Adjust Quality (85%) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.

  3. Step 3

    Press Convert to WebP

    The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.

  4. Step 4

    Download your WebP file

    Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Why convert BMP to WebP?

  • Publishing legacy bitmaps on a site without ruining page load times
  • Cutting bandwidth costs on image-heavy pages
  • Improving Core Web Vitals scores on pages still serving bitmaps
  • Getting decades-old image archives into a format the web can use

BMP vs WebP

Comparison of BMP and WebP
PropertyBMPWebP
CompressionNoneLossy or lossless
Typical file sizeVery largeTiny
TransparencyRarely supportedSupported
Browser supportWorks, but never usedUniversal

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