BMP to GIF Converter
Convert BMP to GIF using a real file encoder. Control resolution, sharpening and color adjustments, plus lossy quality where supported.
Why convert BMP to GIF?
Use GIF when your next application needs compatibility with software requiring indexed GIF files. BMP images often store large uncompressed pixel arrays, so converting them can reduce download or storage size.
The converter decodes the BMP image, applies your selected size or appearance adjustments, and writes GIF output. GIF limits each frame to a 256-color palette, so gradients and photographs may show banding; a single input image becomes a static GIF, not an animation.
Before you download
- The GIF encoder uses a limited color palette; gradients can look less smooth than in PNG or WebP.
Instructions
- 1
Select a local file or enter your input.
- 2
Choose the available options and run the tool.
- 3
Review and download the output.
About this tool
Convert BMP to GIF using a real file encoder. Control resolution, sharpening and color adjustments, plus lossy quality where supported.
GIF uses 256-color RGB332 quantization. Browser image decoder support varies.