| File Extension | .bmp |
| MIME Type | image/bmp |
| Type | Raster Image Format |
| Description | Bitmap (BMP) is an uncompressed image format. |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Header | BMP files start with a 54-byte header. |
| Color Depth | 1, 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel (bpp). |
| Compression | BMP supports both compressed (RLE) and uncompressed formats. |
| Palette | BMP files can have a color palette for indexed color images. |
| Transparency | Supports alpha channel transparency for 32-bit images. |
| Resolution | BMP stores resolution information (DPI/PPI) but it's often ignored. |
| Metadata | Limited metadata support; mostly used for basic information. |
| Platform | Widely supported across various platforms and programs. |
| Advantages | Simple and widely supported, lossless format, suitable for basic images. |
| Disadvantages | Large file sizes for high-color images, no built-in compression, limited features compared to |
| Usage | Commonly used for basic graphics and icons, not recommended for web due to file size. |
| Variants | Different BMP formats include OS/2 BMP and Windows BMP. |
| Conversion | Can be converted to other formats with potential loss of quality. |