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BMP
Bitmap Image File
MIME type: image/bmp
BMP is an uncompressed raster image format native to Windows. It stores pixel data directly, resulting in large files but zero quality loss and fast rendering.
Advantages
- +Zero compression artifacts
- +Fast to render (no decompression)
- +Simple format, easy to parse
- +Native Windows support
Limitations
- -Extremely large file sizes
- -No transparency support
- -No web browser optimization
- -Obsolete for most modern use cases
Common Use Cases
Windows system graphicsLegacy application supportSimple image processing pipelines
Technical Details
BMP files store pixel data in rows (bottom-up by default) with optional RLE compression. The header contains image dimensions, bit depth (1, 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits), and color table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BMP file?
BMP is an uncompressed image format native to Windows. It produces large files because it stores every pixel's color data without any compression.