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Convert HEIC to BMP Online

HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone since iOS 11 — great for storage, poorly supported outside Apple devices. Converting to BMP happens instantly, right in your browser. BMP stores pixels uncompressed — large files, but opens in essentially anything, including very old software.

100% Private — Processing happens locally inside your browser. No files are ever uploaded.

Why Convert HEIC to BMP

iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, so moving them to a Windows PC, an older app, or a web upload form often hits a compatibility wall without any clear explanation why. Converting to BMP gets you guaranteed compatibility with very old or specialized software — done instantly, for free, without installing anything or creating an account.

HEIC vs BMP: Technical Specs

Quick verdict: Pick HEIC for iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem, BMP for legacy Windows applications.

HEIC
BMP
Full name
High Efficiency Image Container
Bitmap Image File
Extension
.heic, .heif
.bmp
MIME type
image/heic
image/bmp
Compression
Lossy (HEVC-based)
Usually uncompressed
Transparency
Yes
Limited
Color depth
Up to 16-bit
Up to 32-bit
Typical use
iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem
Legacy Windows applications
Browser support
Safari only — limited elsewhere
Universal, rarely used online

How It Works & Privacy Guarantee

Converting your HEIC file to BMP happens in three steps, entirely on your device: your browser reads the HEIC file into memory, decodes and re-encodes it as BMP using built-in browser technology (Canvas and WebAssembly), and hands you the finished file as a direct download.

At no point does the file get sent to a server. There’s no upload step to intercept, no account that could be breached, and nothing stored after you close the tab — the conversion simply couldn’t leak your file even if something went wrong, because it never left your browser in the first place.

HEIC to BMP FAQ

What should I know about converting to BMP?

BMP stores pixels uncompressed — large files, but opens in essentially anything, including very old software.

What is HEIC, and why would I need to convert it?

HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone since iOS 11 — great for storage, poorly supported outside Apple devices.

Will converting HEIC to BMP reduce quality?

We decode the original HEIC data and re-encode it at high quality, so any difference is minimal to the eye for normal use.

How do I convert HEIC to BMP for free?

Drop your HEIC file into the box above and press Convert — the BMP download is ready in seconds, with no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you convert.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files to BMP at once?

Yes — drop in as many files as you need, convert them all in one go, and download everything together as a single ZIP instead of clicking download on each file individually.

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