Convert HEIF 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.
HEIF
High Efficiency Image Format — A high-efficiency photo container ~2× smaller than JPEG at equal quality.
BMP
Bitmap — An uncompressed legacy Windows format that produces very large files.
How to convert HEIF to BMP
- 1Upload your HEIF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your HEIF 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.
HEIF vs BMP
| HEIF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Format | Bitmap |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Best for | compact photo storage; often converted for wider compatibility | legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting HEIF to BMP lose quality?
Your HEIF 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 HEIF file exactly.
What's the difference between HEIF and BMP?
High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) is lossy and best for compact photo storage; often converted for wider compatibility. Bitmap (BMP) is lossless and best for legacy compatibility; usually better converted to PNG or JPG. Convert HEIF to BMP when you need a raster image for legacy compatibility.
Is the HEIF to BMP converter free?
Yes — converting HEIF 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 HEIF 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 HEIF 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 HEIF 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 HEIF files to?
Besides BMP, you can convert HEIF to AVIF, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of HEIF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026