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BMP to GIF converter
Free BMP to GIF converter in your browser. Files stay on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
Drop images here
or click to choose. Paste works too.
Files never leave this device. Conversion runs in your browser.
GIF output uses the first frame only (static GIF).
Why convert BMP to GIF?
BMP is lossless (Windows-centric legacy interchange). GIF is lossless (legacy GIF workflows and simple palette graphics). Converting BMP to GIF remaps pixels into the target container in your browser.
What changes in the file
- Both formats are lossless; pixels stay bit-stable aside from color-space handling
- Neither format stores transparency
- You can resize, adjust quality where relevant, and strip EXIF on export
- Conversion runs on this device — the file is not uploaded
How to convert BMP to GIF
- Drop one or more BMP files onto the converter (or pick them from disk).
- Confirm the output is set to GIF, then adjust quality, size, or metadata if needed.
- Download the converted GIF file — processing never left your browser.
About BMP
BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap format. It is simple and widely readable on Windows, but files are large compared with modern compressed formats.
About GIF
GIF is a palette-based raster format historically used for simple graphics and short animations. Formatly exports a static GIF from the first frame when converting.
Common questions
Is this BMP to GIF converter free?
Yes. Formatly converts BMP to GIF in the browser at no charge and without an account.
Do you upload my BMP files?
No. Decoding and encoding run locally with browser APIs and WebAssembly codecs when needed. Files stay on this device.
Will converting BMP to GIF reduce quality?
GIF is lossless, so the export keeps the decoded pixels. If the source was already lossy (BMP), prior compression artifacts remain.