Convert DNG to BMP

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DNG vs BMP Format Comparison

Aspect DNG (Source Format) BMP (Target Format)
Format Overview
DNG
Digital Negative

Open-source RAW format developed by Adobe for universal compatibility.

Raw
BMP
Bitmap

Simple raster format developed by Microsoft, storing pixel data without compression.

Legacy
Compression

Lossless compression; preserves all original camera sensor data.

Typically uncompressed; optional RLE compression for simple images.

Color Depth

16-bit per channel with extensive color information and metadata.

1, 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel; commonly 24-bit RGB.

File Size

Large (15–25 MB+ depending on camera resolution and settings).

Very large when uncompressed; file size = width × height × color depth.

Advantages
  • Open-source standard with broad support
  • Extensive metadata preservation
  • Non-destructive editing capabilities
  • Future-proof archival format
  • Simple format with universal compatibility
  • No compression artifacts
  • Easy to process programmatically
  • Supported by virtually all image software
Disadvantages
  • Requires RAW processing software
  • Large file sizes
  • Processing needed before viewing
  • Extremely large file sizes
  • No metadata support
  • Limited color space options
  • Inefficient storage
Use Cases
  • Professional photography workflows
  • Long-term image archival
  • Cross-platform RAW compatibility
  • Academic and research imaging
  • Simple image storage and display
  • Legacy system compatibility
  • Basic image processing applications
  • Windows-based workflows
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • Adobe Lightroom, Camera Raw
  • RawTherapee, Darktable
  • Capture One, Luminar
  • Paint, Windows Photo Viewer
  • Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET
  • Any image editing software
Platform Support

Cross-platform with dedicated RAW processing software.

Universal support across all operating systems and applications.

Why Convert DNG to BMP?

Converting DNG (Digital Negative) to BMP is useful when you need simple, uncompressed pixel data for basic image processing or legacy system compatibility. While DNG preserves maximum image quality and editing flexibility, BMP provides universal compatibility with older software and systems. This conversion is ideal for situations requiring simple image storage without metadata, or when working with applications that don't support RAW formats but need uncompressed image data.