image format · .bmp

What is BMP?

Bitmap

An uncompressed raster format that stores pixel data directly, producing large but maximally compatible files.

Advantages

  • Uncompressed and lossless
  • Simple, widely readable

Limitations

  • Very large files
  • No transparency or animation

Best used for

Legacy software and intermediate editing where size is irrelevant.

Extensions
.bmp
MIME type
image/bmp
Compression
Lossless

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