Format Showdown

BMP VS WebP

The ultimate comparison guide. Understanding the technical differences between Bitmap Image File and Web Picture Format.

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

WebP

webp

Modern format providing superior compression for web performance.

Pros

Superior compression (30% smaller than JPG)
Supports transparency
Supports animation

Cons

Not supported by very old browsers
Complex encoding

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 WebP wins

Choose WebP when your workflow prioritizes modern websites or app assets. It delivers superior compression (30% smaller than jpg) plus modern compression perks.

Technical Specifications

Feature	BMP	WebP
MIME Type	image/bmp	image/webp
Developer	Microsoft	Google
Release Year	1990	2010
Best For	Windows system files, Legacy software	Modern websites, App assets, Speed optimization

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Opportunity map

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 WebP deliverables without leaving their browser.

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

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