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Convert BMP to GIF

Convert BMP images to GIF format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Bitmap Image (.bmp)

BMP is a raster graphics file format developed by Microsoft Corporation in 1986. It was designed in early Windows editions to store bitmaps in a Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file, making it easy for Windows to view it on different displays without using graphics adapters.

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Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) was created by CompuServe in 1987. It's a graphics format used to store multiple bitmap images in a single file.

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How to convert BMP to GIF?

  1. Upload BMP File

    Select any BMP image you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.

  2. Select BMP Tools

    For an advanced conversion, use the BMP to GIF optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your GIF

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your GIF image.

Convert BMP to GIF

Tools

BMP Rotate

Rotate BMP to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to GIF.

BMP Flip

Flip BMP vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to GIF.

GIF Version

Convert BMP to GIF version 87a (GIF87a), or GIF version 89a (GIF89a).

Interlaced GIF

Convert BMP to interlaced GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change BMP format to GIF?

To change BMP format to GIF, upload your BMP file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your BMP file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted GIF file afterward.

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Convert BMP to GIF on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to gif

Convert BMP to GIF on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to gif

Convert BMP to GIF on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to gif

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