The format used for Windows icons and website favicons, capable of holding several sizes from 16x16 up to 256x256 inside a single file.
ICO to BMP Converter
Convert ICO files to BMP free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. BMP keeps full quality with no further loss.
What changes in this conversion
- BMP does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a solid background (white by default).
How to use
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Add your ICO file
Drag the ICO file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.
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Confirm BMP as the output
BMP is already selected as the output format on this page. You can set the output width and height. Quality stays untouched because this format is lossless.
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Run the conversion
Press the convert button. A single image is usually done before you finish reading this sentence.
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Download the BMP file
When it finishes, download the BMP file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.
About these formats
A Windows standard format that stores pixel data with little or no compression. There is no quality loss, but files are very large.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting ICO to BMP really free?
Yes. ICO to BMP conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.
Are my ICO files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the ICO file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.
Will my transparent background survive the ICO to BMP conversion?
No — BMP has no alpha channel, so transparent pixels are replaced with a solid background. If transparency matters, convert to PNG or WebP instead.
Does the BMP file get bigger than the ICO?
It can go either way. Both formats are lossless, so nothing is thrown away — the size difference comes from how each one packs the same data.
Is there a file size limit for ICO to BMP conversion?
The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.
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