Convert TIFF to BMP Online — Free & Private
Converting TIFF to BMP re-encodes an image from Tagged Image File Format into Bitmap Image File / Device Independent Bitmap. This free converter does it entirely inside your browser — your files are never uploaded — and handles unlimited batches with no sign-up, no watermark and no software to install.
Drag & drop your TIFF files here
Batch conversion supported · up to 50 MB per file
🔒 Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to convert TIFF to BMP
To convert TIFF to BMP: add your files to the converter above, confirm BMP is selected as the output format, press Convert, then download the result. The whole process runs in your browser and takes a few seconds.
- Add your files. Drag TIFF files onto the box above, or click Choose files to browse. Multiple files at once are fine — there is no limit on how many.
- Check the settings. BMP is already selected. Quality is fixed because this target is lossless. Turn on Resize output if you need specific dimensions.
- Press Convert. Each file is decoded, redrawn and re-encoded on your device, with progress shown per file.
- Download. Take files individually, or use Download all as ZIP for the whole batch.
Why convert TIFF to BMP?
Converting TIFF to BMP usually comes down to compatibility or file size. Legacy Windows software and embedded systems that need raw pixel data with no decoding step.
TIFF vs BMP: what actually changes?
The practical differences are compression, transparency and compatibility. TIFF is lossless with supported via an alpha channel transparency; BMP is uncompressed with only in the rarely supported 32-bit variant transparency. The table below sets out every difference that affects the result.
| Property | TIFF | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Uncompressed |
| Transparency | Supported via an alpha channel | Only in the rarely supported 32-bit variant |
| Animation | Not supported, though it holds multiple pages | Not supported |
| Colour depth | Up to 32-bit per channel, including CMYK and Lab colour | 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 or 32-bit |
| Introduced | 1986 | 1990 |
| Browser support | No mainstream browser displays TIFF without conversion | Supported for display, but effectively never used on the web |
| Typical size | Commonly 10–30× a JPG | Frequently 20–50× a JPG of the same image |
| Best for | Print production, archival masters and scanned documents, where fidelity outranks file size. | Legacy Windows software and embedded systems that need raw pixel data with no decoding step. |
What is a TIFF file?
TIFF stands for Tagged Image File Format. Introduced in 1986 by Aldus, now maintained by Adobe, it uses lossless compression and is best suited to print production, archival masters and scanned documents, where fidelity outranks file size.
The print and archival standard. High fidelity, optional layers, and file sizes to match — most browsers cannot display it without conversion.
| Property | TIFF |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format |
| File extensions | .tif, .tiff |
| MIME type | image/tiff |
| Introduced | 1986 |
| Developed by | Aldus, now maintained by Adobe |
| Compression | Lossless |
| Colour depth | Up to 32-bit per channel, including CMYK and Lab colour |
| Transparency | Supported via an alpha channel |
| Animation | Not supported, though it holds multiple pages |
| Browser support | No mainstream browser displays TIFF without conversion |
| Typical file size | Commonly 10–30× a JPG |
TIFF strengths
- Lossless with very high colour precision
- Holds multiple pages in one file — ideal for scans
- CMYK support makes it a print industry standard
TIFF limitations
- Browsers cannot display it at all
- Very large files
- So many optional features that support varies between programs
What is a BMP file?
BMP stands for Bitmap Image File / Device Independent Bitmap. Introduced in 1990 by Microsoft, it uses uncompressed compression and is best suited to legacy Windows software and embedded systems that need raw pixel data with no decoding step.
An uncompressed Windows bitmap. Enormous files, but dead simple — still used by some legacy Windows and embedded software.
| Property | BMP |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bitmap Image File / Device Independent Bitmap |
| File extensions | .bmp, .dib |
| MIME type | image/bmp |
| Introduced | 1990 |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Compression | Uncompressed |
| Colour depth | 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 or 32-bit |
| Transparency | Only in the rarely supported 32-bit variant |
| Animation | Not supported |
| Browser support | Supported for display, but effectively never used on the web |
| Typical file size | Frequently 20–50× a JPG of the same image |
BMP strengths
- Dead simple structure — trivial for any program to read
- No compression means no compression artefacts at all
- Long-standing support across Windows tooling
BMP limitations
- Enormous files — width × height × 3 bytes, with no compression
- Transparency support is inconsistent in practice
- Nobody uses it on the web, for good reason
Does converting TIFF to BMP lose quality?
No. BMP is lossless, so the conversion writes every decoded pixel exactly as it is. Note that any quality already lost inside the original TIFF file cannot be recovered — lossless means nothing further is lost, not that damage is undone.
Two distinct things are often confused here. The first is whether the target format discards data: BMP is uncompressed, so it does not. The second is whether the source already lost data: TIFF is lossless, so the source holds the original detail intact.
A practical rule: converting repeatedly between lossy formats compounds the damage each time. If you expect to edit an image more than once, work in a lossless format and export to a lossy one only at the end.
Is it safe to convert TIFF files here?
Yes, and you can verify it rather than trust it. Your TIFF file is read, decoded and re-encoded inside your browser tab. There is no upload endpoint on our side, so no copy of your image exists anywhere but your own device.
Most online converters upload your file to a server, process it there and promise to delete it later. That promise is unverifiable, and it does not survive a breach, a misconfigured storage bucket or a legal request. This tool removes the question entirely: the code comes to you, the file stays put.
To confirm it for yourself, open your browser’s developer tools, switch to the Network tab, and convert a file. You will see the page assets load and nothing carrying your image leave. It also works with your connection switched off entirely, once the page has loaded.
TIFF and BMP at a glance
TIFF files use the image/tiff MIME type and the .tif extension; BMP files use image/bmp and .bmp. The summary below covers the properties that matter when choosing between them.
| TIFF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tagged Image File Format | Bitmap Image File / Device Independent Bitmap |
| Extension | .tif, .tiff | .bmp, .dib |
| MIME type | image/tiff | image/bmp |
| Year | 1986 | 1990 |
| Best for | Print production, archival masters and scanned documents, where fidelity outranks file size. | Legacy Windows software and embedded systems that need raw pixel data with no decoding step. |
TIFF to BMP: frequently asked questions
- How do I convert TIFF to BMP?
- Open this page, drag your TIFF files onto the drop zone, and press Convert. BMP is already selected as the output format. The conversion runs in your browser and finishes in seconds, then you download the result individually or as a ZIP.
- Is this TIFF to BMP converter free?
- Yes, completely. There is no account, no daily limit, no watermark and no paid tier. You can convert as many TIFF files as you like, as often as you like.
- Are my TIFF files uploaded to a server?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly codecs. Nothing about your file is transmitted to us, so there is nothing for us to store, share or lose. You can verify this by opening your browser's Network tab while converting.
- Will converting TIFF to BMP reduce quality?
- BMP is lossless, so every pixel that survives decoding is written exactly as it is. No further quality is lost in the conversion itself.
- Will the file get bigger or smaller?
- BMP files are typically frequently 20–50× a jpg of the same image, against commonly 10–30× a jpg for TIFF. The converter shows the before and after size for every file so you can see the exact result.
- Can I convert multiple TIFF files at once?
- Yes. Drop the whole batch in and they convert one after another with individual progress. Download them one by one, or take the entire set as a single ZIP file built in your browser.
- Does BMP support transparency?
- Yes — only in the rarely supported 32-bit variant. Transparent areas in your TIFF file are preserved in the BMP output.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Each file is capped at 50 MB, because conversion happens in your browser's memory and very large files can crash a tab, particularly on phones. There is no limit on how many files you convert.
- Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
- Yes. It runs in any modern browser on any operating system — there is nothing to install. Supported for display, but effectively never used on the web.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- Neither. There is no download, no extension, no account and no email address required. Open the page and convert.
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