A Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) file is a low-resolution bitmapped file format for sharing images online. The file format is suitable for rendering images with limited color space and sharp edges. A GIF image file is animated by joining a single or multiple images into one video. The file format uses an LZW encoding algorithm that discourages degradation and loss of image quality. Some of the GIF advantages are that they successfully display images and generate small, soundless animated videos. The file format is mainly used to illustrate memes on specific topical issues.
A BMP file format is a simple raster graphics file or image format created to store the displaying device's bitmap artwork or digital images autonomously, primarily and initially on OS/2 and Microsoft Operating systems. The file format is sometimes called Device Independent Bitmap (DIB). BMP files contain a relatively larger amount of image information, making them ideal for storing high-quality images. The file format specifies the number of bits per pixel in the file header, although BMP files are uncompressed. Their images range from black-and-white (1-bit per pixel) to 24-bit color (16.7M colors).
To convert files from GIF to BMP use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any GIF photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the GIF pics you want to convert.
After uploading the GIF image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select BMP.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted BMP file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the BMP file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a GIF file as a BMP file, you first convert it to BMP and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from GIF to BMP, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the GIF file, Download the BMP file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of BMP is its support in various software applications, particularly for basic image editing and archiving. This ensures that high-quality images are viewable with minimal compatibility issues in those contexts. The main disadvantages of GIF are its limited color palette and potentially larger file sizes for simple graphics compared to BMP. Check this GIF vs. BMP comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.