Convert ICO to BMP
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ICO
BMP
Convert ICO to BMP with a solid background
Converting ICO to BMP flattens transparency onto a solid background, producing a Bitmap image that displays consistently wherever transparency is not supported.
How to convert ICO to BMP
- 1 Drop your ICO file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to BMP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new BMP file instantly.
ICO vs BMP
| Feature | ICO | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/x-icon | image/bmp |
| Best for | Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG. | Legacy Windows workflows and cases where an uncompressed, exact bitmap is required. |
About the formats
ICO
Icon (ICO)
ICO is the Windows icon format, used for app icons and website favicons. A single ICO file can bundle several sizes so the right one is shown at each scale.
Strengths
- The standard for website favicons
- Bundles multiple sizes in one file
- Supports transparency
Limitations
- Tiny dimensions only
- Not for general photos
- Limited editor support
Best for: Website favicons and Windows app icons — usually made from a PNG or SVG.
BMP
Bitmap image
BMP is an uncompressed raster format from the Windows world. It stores raw pixels with no quality loss, producing large but perfectly exact files.
Strengths
- Completely lossless, raw pixels
- Simple, widely readable on Windows
- No compression artefacts
Limitations
- Very large file sizes
- No transparency or animation
- Rarely used on the modern web
Best for: Legacy Windows workflows and cases where an uncompressed, exact bitmap is required.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your ICO file above and it is converted to BMP automatically. When it is ready, download your new Bitmap image — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting ICO to BMP flattens transparency onto a solid background, producing a Bitmap image that displays consistently wherever transparency is not supported.
BMP is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.