How to convert RAW to BMP
- Add your .RAW file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .BMP in a few seconds.
- Download your new .BMP file.
What to expect
- The raw is demosaiced and developed to 8-bit color, so the non-destructive raw editing latitude (white balance, highlight recovery) becomes fixed.
- BMP itself is lossless, but files are large because pixels are stored uncompressed.
- Raw metadata such as camera settings is not carried into the BMP.
Frequently asked questions
How faithful is a RAW-to-BMP conversion?
BMP stores pixels uncompressed and lossless, so the developed image is preserved exactly. But the raw sensor data must first be demosaiced and developed into standard 8-bit color, which bakes in one interpretation and drops raw's editing latitude.
Why convert RAW to BMP?
To turn a proprietary camera raw into a simple, universally openable image. BMP needs no special software and stores pixels without any compression artifacts.
Where does a BMP open?
Every major operating system and image viewer opens BMP by double-clicking, with no extra software. For a smaller lossless file, PNG is usually a better choice.
How large will the BMP be?
Large. BMP is uncompressed, so a full-resolution photo produces a big file; PNG or JPG hold the same image in far less space.
Programs that convert RAW: Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter · ACDSee Photo Manager · PhotoOnWeb · XnView · FastStone Image Viewer · Ability Photopaint · XnConvert
