GIF to BMP Converter

Create a still BMP from a GIF for software that requires bitmap images. Animated inputs require your explicit first-frame choice, and transparent pixels need an explicit background. For an animated GIF, choose Export first frame to create one still image. Later frames and animation timing are omitted. A single-frame GIF needs no frame selection. This page supports ordinary unprofiled unsigned 8-bit GIF images. Unparsed embedded ICC profiles and unsupported GIF variants are outside this page's scope.

Choose a GIF file for BMP conversion

GIF to BMP converter

BMP output is preset. For an animated GIF, choose Export first frame to create one still image. Later frames and animation timing are omitted. A single-frame GIF needs no frame selection. BMP does not preserve alpha or embedded ICC profiles here. If transparent, explicitly select Flatten transparency and choose Background. If profiled, explicitly choose Remove color profile (may change colors). No default flattening or profile-removal consent is granted; Display-P3 removal is rejected. This advertised still-image workflow does not promise animation retention or a frame-number picker. Review the choices, then Add task and Run. No task is created automatically.

Loading GIF to BMP controls.

Upload images or PDFs

Major image and PDF formats supported. Full extension list is below.

5 files100MB total52MP max

Batch: up to 5 files / 100MB total. Max 52MP each.

Supported extensions (expand/search)

Supports many aliases including jpeg.

Input extensions

.apng.avif.avifs.avis.bmp.btf.btif.bw.cur.dcx.dds.dib.farbfeld.ff.gif.heic.heics.heif.heifs.heim.heis.heix.hif.icb.ico.icon.int.inta.j2c.j2k.j2p.j2x.jfi.jfif.jhc.jif.jp2.jpc.jpe.jpeg.jpf.jpg.jph.jphc.jpm.jpx.jxl.mif1.mj2.mjp2.mjpeg.mjpg.mpo.msf1.ora.pam.pbm.pcc.pcx.pdf.pfm.pgm.pjpeg.pm.png.pnm.ppm.psb.psd.qoi.ras.rgb.rgba.rle.sgi.sr.sun.svg.tga.thm.tif.tiff.tpic.vda.vst.webp.xbm.xpm

File list

Original

Select a file.

Output

No output yet.

Output format

Choose the output format. For HEIC/HEIF input, output is converted to the selected format (default: WebP).

Selected extension: .webp · 5/5

Browse by category, search extension aliases, then click one extension to apply.

Transparency

Strip alpha (composite on background)

JPG does not support transparency and requires background compositing.

Background

#ffffff

Alpha is composited on the selected background. (JPG has no alpha).

Ready

Details

GIF to BMP questions

What is saved in the BMP?

One still image. For animated GIF, explicitly choose Export first frame; a single-frame GIF needs no frame selection. This page supports ordinary unprofiled unsigned 8-bit GIF images. Unparsed embedded ICC profiles and unsupported GIF variants are outside this page's scope.

Will the BMP keep the transparent background?

No. This BMP writer does not keep alpha. Transparent input requires your explicit Flatten transparency choice and Background color.

Will animation be retained?

This advertised workflow exports one still image, omitting later frames and timing after your first-frame choice. Use GIF Frame Extraction for all frame images in a ZIP.

Will conversion recover GIF colors or detail?

No. BMP cannot recreate colors or detail that the original GIF does not contain.

Will BMP always be smaller than GIF?

No. BMP can be larger. Compare the actual saved size with the receiving app or upload limit.

How to convert GIF to BMP

1. Choose your GIF image Upload a supported unprofiled 8-bit GIF and review the inspected image. This page supports ordinary unprofiled unsigned 8-bit GIF images. Unparsed embedded ICC profiles and unsupported GIF variants are outside this page's scope.

2. Review image selection For an animated GIF, choose Export first frame to create one still image. Later frames and animation timing are omitted. A single-frame GIF needs no frame selection.

3. Review BMP choices Confirm BMP is selected. For transparent input, explicitly select Flatten transparency and choose Background. BMP does not preserve alpha or embedded ICC profiles here. If transparent, explicitly select Flatten transparency and choose Background. If profiled, explicitly choose Remove color profile (may change colors). No default flattening or profile-removal consent is granted; Display-P3 removal is rejected.

4. Add the task, convert and download Choose Add task, then Run and download the BMP. Review the background, colors, actual bytes and receiving app requirements.

Extract frames or choose another task

Extract all GIF frames Browse image tools

Use the existing GIF Frame Extraction task for frame images in a ZIP.

Choose another existing image task.