Convert GIF to BMP

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GIF vs BMP Format Comparison

Aspect GIF (Source Format) BMP (Target Format)
Format Overview
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format

Lossless palette-based format supporting simple animations and transparency.

Standard
BMP
Bitmap

Uncompressed raster format storing pixel data directly, widely supported.

Standard
Compression

Lossless LZW compression; limited to 256 colors.

No compression by default; optional RLE for limited bit depths.

Color Depth

8 bits per pixel, up to 256-color palette.

1 to 24 bits per pixel (or 32 with alpha), full truecolor support.

File Size

Small due to limited palette and compression; suited for simple graphics.

Large; stores raw pixel data without compression.

Advantages
  • Supports simple animations
  • Small file size for basic images
  • Lossless for palette graphics
  • Universal support across platforms
  • Full color depth without loss
  • Simplicity and ease of decoding
Disadvantages
  • Limited to 256 colors
  • No true alpha transparency
  • Very large file sizes
  • No native compression (unless RLE)
Use Cases
  • Web icons and simple graphics
  • Short looping animations
  • Transparent overlays
  • Image editing and processing
  • Storage for high-fidelity images
  • Intermediate format for conversions
Tooling & Ecosystem
  • Ezgif, GIMP, Photoshop
  • Browser-based GIF editors
  • Paint, GIMP, Photoshop
  • ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick

Why Convert GIF to BMP?

BMP is a simple, uncompressed format preserving every pixel exactly as in the source. Converting GIF to BMP can be useful for high-quality editing, printing, or analysis where lossless pixel data is required. Although BMP files are larger, they ensure accurate color representation and compatibility with legacy software and systems that may not support animated or indexed formats like GIF.