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WebP to BMP Converter

Convert WebP 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 WebP 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

WebP to BMP

Why convert WebP to BMP?

The main difference: WebP is a lossy or lossless format, while BMP is a lossless format. WebP 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.

WebP vs BMP: what's the difference?

PropertyWebPBMP
Compression typeLossy or losslessLossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent backgroundYesNo
AnimationYesNo
Where it opensAll modern browsers; some older apps and upload forms don't accept itMost browsers, rarely used on the web
Used forFast-loading website imagesLegacy Windows software (files are very large)

What is a WebP file?

WebP is an image format Google introduced in 2010 to make websites load faster. It can compress photos lossily like JPG, or graphics losslessly like PNG - usually with 25-35% smaller files - and it supports transparency and animation too.

That's why so many images you save from websites, including Google Images, arrive as .webp files. Browsers love them; older software and many upload forms still don't.

How to open a WebP file

Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari display WebP directly - drag the file into a browser window. Windows 10/11 Photos and Paint and Mac Preview (Big Sur and later) open it as well. If an app or website rejects it, convert it to JPG or PNG.

Extension
.webp
Compression
Lossy or lossless
Transparency
Yes
Best for
Fast-loading website images

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

WebP to BMP

WebP to BMP FAQ

Drag your WebP 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.