Convert BMP to GIF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. GIF is lossless and ideal for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
BMP
Bitmap — An uncompressed legacy Windows format that produces very large files.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format — An old format limited to 256 colors that supports simple animation but produces large files.
How to convert BMP to GIF
- 1Upload your BMP file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your BMP file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to GIF
GIF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your GIF file
Your GIF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
BMP vs GIF
| BMP | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG | short looping animations and simple flat graphics |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting BMP to GIF lose quality?
No. Both BMP and GIF are lossless, so every detail is preserved exactly — the conversion is visually and mathematically identical to the original.
What's the difference between BMP and GIF?
Bitmap (BMP) is lossless and best for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is lossless and best for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Convert BMP to GIF when you need a raster image for short looping animations and simple flat graphics.
Is the BMP to GIF converter free?
Yes — converting BMP to GIF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my BMP files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert BMP to GIF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert BMP to GIF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert BMP files to?
Besides GIF, you can convert BMP to AVIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PPM and more — see the full list of BMP conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026