What is a BMP image file?
A BMP image file is an abbreviation for a bitmap image, which is a format used primarily by the Microsoft Windows operating system. A BMP file can range from a low quality black-and-white image to a high-quality 16.7 million color photo.FunctionA BMP image file is made of four components: a header, info header, an optional color palette and the image data (BMP Files).FeaturesA BMP file is an uncompressed image file, so there is little data lost when saving a file. In exchange for this level of quality, BMP images are very large.ConsiderationsBMP image files are very large, so they are not the most practical to use on websites. In addition, some non-Windows computers may require file converters or browser plug-ins to properly display BMP images.ProgramsBMP image files can be created by programs ranging from Microsoft Paint, included free with Windows, to commercial image editing software, including Adobe Photoshop.TypesBMP files are widely used in the Windows operating system for icon g
