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PDF to BMP Converter

Convert PDF images to BMP online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

  1. 1

    Drop your PDF files onto the converter

  2. 2

    Press Convert to turn them into BMP

  3. 3

    Download your BMP images one by one or as a ZIP

PDF to BMP

Why convert PDF to BMP?

The main difference: PDF is a document format, while BMP is a lossless format. PDF can have a transparent background, BMP can't.

Where BMP works best

BMP is ideal for legacy Windows software (files are very large). Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for BMP.

PDF vs BMP: what's the difference?

PropertyPDFBMP
Compression typeDocument (pages can hold images, text and vectors)Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent backgroundYesNo
AnimationNoNo
Where it opensAll browsers and devicesMost browsers, rarely used on the web
Used forDocuments, printing, forms and sharing several pages as one fileLegacy Windows software (files are very large)

What is a PDF file?

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe in 1993 to make documents look identical on every screen and printer. A PDF can contain text, vector graphics and images across any number of pages.

It's the standard for forms, contracts, resumes, school assignments and anything you print or submit. Turning photos and scans into a PDF bundles them into one tidy, universally readable file.

How to open a PDF file

Every web browser opens PDFs, as do Mac Preview, the Files app on iPhone and the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows, Mac and Android. To get pictures out of a PDF, convert its pages to JPG or PNG.

Extension
.pdf
Contains
Text, vectors and images
Pages
One or many
Best for
Documents, forms, printing

What is a BMP file?

BMP (bitmap) is Microsoft's original Windows image format. It stores pixels with little or no compression, so it's simple and lossless but very large - a 12-megapixel photo can top 35 MB.

BMP is mainly found in older Windows software, some industrial and embedded systems, and scanner output. For almost every other use, PNG gives the same quality at a fraction of the size.

How to open a BMP file

Windows Photos and Paint open BMP files, as does Mac Preview. Most browsers can display them too. Convert to PNG for a lossless copy that's much smaller, or JPG for photos.

Extensions
.bmp, .dib
Compression
None (usually)
Transparency
Rarely supported
Best for
Legacy Windows software

PDF to BMP

PDF to BMP FAQ

Drag your PDF files onto the converter at the top of this page and press Convert. Download each BMP on its own or grab them all in one ZIP - no software, no account.