BMP to AVIF Converter

Converting BMP to AVIF produces the smallest possible modern image file from uncompressed source data. AVIF typically cuts BMP size by 50–100× while supporting full alpha, HDR, and wide color.

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What changes when you convert BMP to AVIF

Encoding is much slower than WebP or JPG; expect seconds per large image. Lossy AVIF at high quality is indistinguishable from the BMP source; lossless AVIF preserves exact pixels. Alpha transfers cleanly.

When to use this conversion

  • Dramatically reducing storage for large BMP archives
  • Modernizing legacy BMP content for efficient web delivery
  • Producing next-gen image assets from original uncompressed source
  • Building the primary tier of a multi-format delivery pipeline (AVIF → WebP → JPG)

Where the output plays

AVIF works in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, modern Edge, macOS, and iOS. Image editor support is improving.

About these formats

BMP (Windows Bitmap)

BMP is the uncompressed Windows bitmap format from 1990. Files are huge because almost nothing is compressed, but the format is trivial to decode and supported by virtually every Windows utility, embedded system, and legacy tool. Useful as an interchange format when other options fail.

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format)

AVIF is an image format built on the AV1 video codec, standardized in 2019. It supports HDR, wide color gamut, 12-bit depth, alpha, and animation. At matched perceived quality it's typically 50% the size of JPG and 20% smaller than WebP. Support is near-universal in modern browsers but spottier in image editors.

How It Works

  1. Add your BMP files Drag BMP images onto the page or click to pick them from your file browser. Batch uploads are fine.
  2. Choose AVIF settings Pick quality or compression settings for the AVIF output. Defaults match common target use cases.
  3. Convert in your browser The converter runs locally via WebAssembly. Nothing uploads. Progress shows per file so you know exactly what's happening.
  4. Download AVIF files Grab each converted file individually, or download the whole batch as a single ZIP.

Features

Supported Formats

FAQ

How much smaller will AVIF be?

Typically 50–100× smaller than BMP. AVIF is the most efficient mainstream image format; BMP is uncompressed.

Should I use lossy or lossless AVIF?

Lossless for flat-color content where pixels matter exactly. Lossy (quality 60+) for photographs where smaller files are worth imperceptible quality loss.

What is BMP (Windows Bitmap)?

BMP is the uncompressed Windows bitmap format from 1990. Files are huge because almost nothing is compressed, but the format is trivial to decode and supported by virtually every Windows utility, embedded system, and legacy tool. Useful as an interchange format when other options fail.

What is AVIF (AV1 Image File Format)?

AVIF is an image format built on the AV1 video codec, standardized in 2019. It supports HDR, wide color gamut, 12-bit depth, alpha, and animation. At matched perceived quality it's typically 50% the size of JPG and 20% smaller than WebP. Support is near-universal in modern browsers but spottier in image editors.

Are my files private?

Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images are never uploaded, never sent to a server, and never leave your device.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no hard limit, but because everything runs in your browser you're bounded by available memory. Very large images (over a few hundred megapixels) can hit browser memory limits. Process in smaller batches if you run into issues.