Raster format
.bmp
Microsoft's uncompressed bitmap format, large files but universally supported on Windows.
- Category
- Raster
- Best for
- Legacy Windows workflows
- Extension
- .bmp
When to use it
Use BMP when legacy windows workflows. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the raster category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related raster formats