| File extension | .bmp |
| Category | Image File |
| Description | BMP is a standard image file format which was historically used by computers running the Windows operating system. The format is more commonly know as Bitmap files. The term bitmap was originally coined in computer programming to refer to a map of bits. Historically when you saved an image on your home PC you might have saved it as a .bhp file, this is becoming less common with .jpeg the preferred image file format with the advent of digital cameras. |
| Actions |
Convert BMP file
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| Technical Details | Bitmap files are housed in a device-independent bitmap (DIB) format. The term device independent means that the bitmap specifies pixel color in a form independent of the method used by a display to represent color. This enables Windows to show the bitmap on any type of display device - such as your monitor. |
| Associated programs |
Adobe Photoshop
MS Paint
Microsoft Photo Editor
Paintbrush |
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| Developed by |
Microsoft |
| MIME type |
Image/x-ms-bmp |
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| Useful links |
More detailed information on BMP files
What programs can I use to open a BMP file ?
Convert BMP file |
