Convert to BMP2 online

Free online converter for converting files to BMP2.

How to convert files to BMP2?

1
Upload your file
Click the 'Choose File' button or drag and drop your file into the upload area. Supported formats include PNG, JPG, WEBP and more.
2
Select the output format
Make sure BMP2 is selected as the conversion format. Adjust additional settings if needed.
3
Start the conversion process
Click the 'Convert' button and wait a few seconds. All conversions are performed on our servers.
4
Download the result
Once the process is complete, click the 'Download' button and save the file in BMP2 format.

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You can convert your to BMP2 files from over 200 different formats, including images, documents, and more.
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Convert to BMP2: supported formats

Convert BMP2 to other formats

.BMP2

BMP2
Microsoft Windows bitmap image (V2)
Data typeImage
MIME typeimage/bmp
DeveloperMicrosoft (BMP origin; early variants used in Windows/OS/2 era)
Primary use casesLegacy Windows/OS/2 graphics, old software assets, archival/compatibility workflows

What is the BMP2 file format?

BMP2 is a legacy Windows/OS/2 bitmap variant that uses the 12-byte BITMAPCOREHEADER (the earliest DIB header).

BMP2 file characteristics

Data typeImage
MIME typeimage/bmp
CompressionTypically none (uncompressed)
Color depthCommonly 1, 4, 8, or 24 bpp (core header); some implementations may accept 2 bpp
Color spaceRGB (no embedded color profile; interpretation is application-dependent)
MetadataNo standardized EXIF/IPTC; mainly BMP headers plus optional color table
Standard / SpecificationMicrosoft BMP/DIB structures (core header: BITMAPCOREHEADER)
Typical file sizeLarge: roughly width × height × (bpp/8) plus row padding (e.g., 800×600 at 24 bpp ≈ ~1.4 MB)
Year introduced1987

Advantages

The BMP2 file format offers several advantages that make it suitable for common use cases.

  • Simple, lossless raster structure;
  • Easy to decode;
  • Broadly supported by image libraries and converters;
  • Works well for basic graphics and screenshots

Limitations

The BMP2 file format has certain limitations that may affect its use in specific scenarios.

  • Core header stores dimensions as 16-bit values (more limited than later BMP);
  • Classic bpp options (commonly 1/4/8/24);
  • Not suitable for web delivery compared to PNG/WebP/AVIF

Security considerations

Malformed BMP headers/palettes can trigger decoder bugs; keep image libraries/viewers updated

License

Proprietary format, but publicly documented; generally unrestricted to use

BMP2 refers to an older BMP variant associated with Windows 2.x and OS/2 1.x that stores pixel data with the 12-byte BITMAPCOREHEADER. It is typically uncompressed and supports classic indexed palettes (≤8 bpp) or 24-bit truecolor. In practice such images are often saved with the .bmp extension, while “BMP2” is commonly used to denote the header/version when converting.