Convert BMP to JPEG
Drop a BMP file below and get a JPEG back. The conversion happens on your own machine, so nothing is uploaded and there is no size or quantity limit beyond what your browser can hold in memory.
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Accepts BMP
Lower means a smaller file. 75 is a good default for photos.
100% in your browser Files are never uploaded.
Why convert BMP to JPEG?
Plenty of websites, content management systems and older desktop programs reject BMP uploads outright. JPEG is accepted just about everywhere, and that alone accounts for most of these conversions.
For the same picture, JPEG usually lands well under the size of the BMP original. That matters when you are trimming page weight or squeezing under an upload limit.
BMP vs JPEG at a glance
| Property | BMP | JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Typical file size | 800-1200% of an equivalent JPEG | 100% of an equivalent JPEG |
| Compatibility | Supported by all current browsers and most apps | Opens everywhere, including decades-old software |
| Usually comes from | Older Windows software and scanners | Digital cameras and photo sharing |
Frequently asked questions
Are my BMP files uploaded anywhere?
No. The decoder and encoder are WebAssembly modules that run inside this page. You can verify it by opening your browser’s network tab — converting a file produces no outbound requests. You could even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it would still work.
Is there a file size or quantity limit?
There is no limit imposed by us. The practical ceiling is your device’s memory, since the image has to be held uncompressed while converting. On a typical laptop, images up to around 100 megapixels convert without trouble.
Will converting to JPEG lose quality?
JPEG is a lossy format, so some data is discarded. At the default quality setting the difference is not visible at normal viewing sizes. If you need an exact copy of the pixels, choose PNG instead.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The same WebAssembly modules run on mobile browsers. Conversion is slower than on a desktop because phone CPUs are weaker, and very large images are more likely to hit memory limits.
Why is my BMP file so large?
BMP stores pixels essentially uncompressed, so a single photograph can run to tens of megabytes. That alone usually makes the conversion worthwhile — expect the JPEG file to be a small fraction of the original with no visible difference.
What quality setting should I use?
For photographs, 75 to 85 is the range where most people cannot tell the result from the original at normal viewing size. Below about 60 you start seeing blocky artefacts around sharp edges. Above 90 the file grows quickly in exchange for very little visible gain.