What is BMP (Bitmap Image File)?
Definition
BMP is a simple raster image format that stores pixel data without compression.
Features
- •Uncompressed pixel data
- •Multiple bit depths (1-32)
- •Simple file structure
- •No metadata
Advantages
- ✓No quality loss
- ✓Simple to parse
- ✓Compatible with Windows
Use Cases
- ▶Windows applications
- ▶Simple image storage
- ▶Legacy software
How to Open
All image viewers, Microsoft Paint.
Developer & Release
Developed by Microsoft. Part of Windows since 1987.