How do I open a .BMP file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .BMP files using Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Windows Photos. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .BMP to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .BMP file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Check BMP header magic bytes 42 4D ("BM")

Can I convert a .BMP file to other formats?

Yes! .BMP can be converted to formats such as .PNG, .JPG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .BMP file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .BMP file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .BMP files?

You can open .BMP files using Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Windows Photos.

Images • MIME: image/bmp

.BMP – BMP File Format

Q: What is a .BMP file?

A .BMP file is a BMP File Format associated with Images. Complete guide to uncompressed .BMP device-independent bitmaps. Learn how BMP stores raw pixel grids, bitmap headers, and color tables.

Complete guide to uncompressed .BMP device-independent bitmaps. Learn how BMP stores raw pixel grids, bitmap headers, and color tables.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/bmp

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .BMP

Microsoft Paint

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Windows Photos

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