To convert BMP to SVG, select or drop your .bmp picture above, check that SVG is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a BMP file?
BMP – Bitmap image. BMP is the plain bitmap format of Windows. It usually stores every pixel without compression, so files are large, but every program can read them.
BMP Converter →What is an SVG file?
SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics. SVG is a vector picture format made of shapes and paths, so it stays sharp at any size. It opens in every browser and in design programs.
SVG Converter →How to convert BMP to SVG
- Click Select File, or drop your .bmp files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that SVG is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
BMP vs SVG: how they compare
| BMP | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Usually none | Text (XML) |
| Transparency | Rarely | Yes |
| Animation | No | Can be animated |
| Created by | Microsoft | W3C, 2001 |
| Best for | Simple pictures for old software | Logos, icons and graphics that must scale |
Good to know
- The picture is traced: ConvertKitty finds the outlines of its colors and draws them as shapes. That is an approximation, best for logos and drawings; photos give large files. Choose a preset in Options.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting BMP to SVG free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my BMP pictures uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the BMP file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Can I change the size or quality of the SVG?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for BMP to SVG are shown.
Can I convert several BMP files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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