Convert HEIC to BMP online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. BMP is lossless and ideal for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
HEIC
High Efficiency Image Container — Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 — about 2× smaller than JPEG at the same quality.
BMP
Bitmap — An uncompressed legacy Windows format that produces very large files.
How to convert HEIC to BMP
- 1Upload your HEIC file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your HEIC file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to BMP
BMP is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your BMP file
Your BMP file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
HEIC vs BMP
| HEIC | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Container | Bitmap |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Best for | saving space on iPhones; usually converted for non-Apple devices | legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting HEIC to BMP lose quality?
Your HEIC file is already compressed, so converting to lossless BMP can't restore detail that was discarded earlier — but it won't lose any more. The BMP file matches your HEIC file exactly.
What's the difference between HEIC and BMP?
High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) is lossy and best for saving space on iPhones; usually converted for non-Apple devices. Bitmap (BMP) is lossless and best for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Convert HEIC to BMP when you need a raster image for legacy compatibility.
Is the HEIC to BMP converter free?
Yes — converting HEIC to BMP 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 HEIC 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 HEIC to BMP 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 HEIC to BMP?
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 HEIC files to?
Besides BMP, you can convert HEIC to AVIF, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of HEIC conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026