HEIC stands for High-Efficiency Image Container file, a new or next-generation container file format developed by Apple Inc. for new models of iPads and iPhones. The container format can store and transfer image sequences and individual digital images. A HEIC file covers rich multimedia files, including other media streams like video, audio, and time texts. The file format uses high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to compress images, significantly saving space and bandwidth. HEIC advanced compression technology preserves image quality, resulting in small and high-quality photos compared to PNGs and JPEGs.
A BMP 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 HEIC 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 HEIC photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the HEIC pics you want to convert.
After uploading the HEIC 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 HEIC file as a BMP file, you first convert it to BMP and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from HEIC to BMP, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the HEIC 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 compatibility with many older software applications and systems, making it accessible to a broad audience in certain contexts. BMP is best used for simple graphics and images that do not require high compression. The main disadvantage of HEIC is its limited support outside Apple's devices, which can create compatibility challenges. Therefore, converting HEIC images to more widely supported formats like BMP can improve accessibility and ensure broader compatibility. Check this HEIC vs. BMP comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.