Format Showdown

BMP VS JPEG

The ultimate comparison guide. Understanding the technical differences between Bitmap Image File and Joint Photographic Experts Group.

BMP

bmp

Uncompressed raster graphics, high quality but large file size.

Pros

  • Uncompressed quality
  • Simple structure
  • Fast processing

Cons

  • Huge file sizes
  • No compression
  • No web usage

JPEG

jpeg

Alternative extension for JPG images, widely supported across all browsers.

Pros

  • Small file size
  • Universal compatibility
  • Adjustable compression levels

Cons

  • Lossy compression
  • No transparency
  • Artifacts at high compression

When BMP wins

Stay with BMP when you need windows system files or legacy software. Its strengths center on uncompressed quality and a feature set native to Microsoft.

When JPEG wins

Choose JPEG when your workflow prioritizes web images or digital photography. It delivers small file size plus modern compression perks.

Technical Specifications

FeatureBMPJPEG
MIME Typeimage/bmpimage/jpeg
DeveloperMicrosoftJoint Photographic Experts Group
Release Year19901992
Best ForWindows system files, Legacy softwareWeb images, Digital photography

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Convert JPEG to BMP
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Where BMP still wins

Keep BMP when you need uncompressed quality and workflows depend on windows system files / legacy software. Link those teams directly to the converter above so they can ship JPEG deliverables without leaving their browser.

  • • Reference the .bmp glossary from this page.
  • • Embed the conversion CTA in docs, wikis, and onboarding runbooks.
  • • Use JPEG for web images while archiving originals as BMP.
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