Convert PNG to Bitmap
Drop a PNG and turn it into a bitmap in seconds — either a true .bmp file or a crisp 1-bit, dithered version. Everything runs in your browser, so your PNG is never uploaded.
No sign-up · nothing is uploaded · works in any modern browser
Two things “PNG to bitmap” can mean
The phrase has two audiences, and this tool serves both. Some people want to convert a PNG to a .bmp file (the Windows Bitmap format) for software that only accepts BMP. Others want the bitmap look — the two-tone, dotty, retro style made with dithering. Load your PNG and you can export a real .bmp, or a dithered PNG/SVG for the artistic look.
Is a PNG already a bitmap?
In the broad sense, yes — a PNG is a raster image, and raster images are bitmaps (a grid of pixels). But “bitmap” usually points at the specific .bmp file format, or at 1-bit black-and-white art. So converting PNG “to bitmap” means either changing the container to .bmp or reducing the colours to a bitmap style.
How to convert PNG to bitmap
- Open the converter and drop your file in (or paste from the clipboard).
- Pick a dither method — Atkinson and Floyd–Steinberg suit photos; Threshold gives a hard black-and-white cut.
- Adjust pixel size, threshold, brightness and contrast until it looks right.
- Download as PNG, a real
.bmpfile, or scalable SVG.
Keep it a .bmp, or make it art
Need a plain file for another program? Use Download BMP for a standard 24-bit .bmp. Want the classic dithered look for posters, stickers or games? Choose a dither method and export PNG or SVG instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this PNG to bitmap converter free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no account and no watermark, and it works in your browser.
Is a PNG a bitmap image?
A PNG is a raster (bitmap) image in the general sense, but it is not a .bmp file. This tool can output a real .bmp if you need that exact format.
Can I convert PNG to a .bmp file here?
Yes — after loading your PNG, click Download BMP to save a standard 24-bit .bmp file.
Are my PNG files uploaded anywhere?
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
What is the difference between PNG and BMP?
PNG is compressed and supports transparency; BMP is usually uncompressed and larger, but is accepted by some older or specialised software.