BMP vs SVG
A quick, plain-English comparison of the BMP and SVG file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| BMP | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .bmp | .svg |
| MIME type | image/bmp | image/svg+xml |
| Converts to | 33 formats | 32 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
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BMP vs SVG: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between BMP and SVG?
Uncompressed Windows bitmap raster image. XML-based scalable vector graphics.
Should I use BMP or SVG?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert BMP to SVG?
BMP to SVG isn't a direct conversion here, but you can convert BMP to many other formats — browse the catalog to find the right target.