Images conversion
Convert TIFF to BMP
Updated Jul 2026
TIFF is the format scanners and print shops use because it holds full quality and metadata. BMP is an older, simpler image format that Windows has supported since its earliest versions. To convert, open the TIFF in a converter and export it as BMP. Doing this on your own computer keeps the scanned document, and whatever metadata it carries, off other people's servers.
- Extension
- .tiff
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Scans, print, archival
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .bmp
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Legacy Windows images
- Transparency
- None
Convert TIFF to BMP on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert TIFF to BMP
- Open Morphjet and drag in the TIFF file, or a whole folder of scans, that you want to convert.
- Choose BMP as the output format.
- Convert. The BMP files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
TIFF vs BMP: what actually changes
| TIFF | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Can be large, though often compressed | Larger, usually stored uncompressed |
| Quality | Lossless | Lossless |
| Opens everywhere | Common in scanning, print, and archival software, not in web browsers | Opens natively on Windows, less common on the web or Mac |
| Transparency | Yes, supports an alpha channel | No |
| Keeps metadata (EXIF, tags) | Yes, extensive support | No, metadata is dropped |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert TIFF to BMP when you need to open a scanned document or image in an older Windows program that doesn't read TIFF, or when a workflow specifically calls for BMP.
Keep the TIFF original if you're archiving a scan or need to preserve its metadata, since converting to BMP throws that information away and usually produces a bigger file for no real benefit.
Why not just use an online converter?
TIFF files from scanners and document management tools often carry metadata, like the date scanned, the device used, and sometimes location tags. When you convert TIFF to BMP through an online tool, that file and whatever it's carrying get uploaded to a stranger's server first. Converting on your own computer means the document never leaves your machine.
Questions
Does converting TIFF to BMP lose quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so the pixels themselves come through unchanged. What you do lose is any metadata attached to the TIFF, since BMP doesn't support it.
Why would I convert to BMP instead of a smaller format like JPG or PNG?
Usually because an older program or specific workflow expects a BMP file. If file size matters and you don't need lossless output, JPG or PNG is a better choice.
Will the BMP be bigger than the original TIFF?
Often, yes. BMP is typically stored uncompressed, while many TIFFs use some form of lossless compression, so the BMP version can end up larger even though the image looks identical.
Does the BMP keep the scan date or other metadata from the TIFF?
No. BMP has no real metadata support, so tags like scan date, device, or location don't carry over.
Can I convert TIFF to BMP without uploading my files?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts files on your own computer, so scans and documents never travel over the internet.
Morphjet converts TIFF, BMP, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.