BMP
A raster image format developed for Microsoft Windows that stores bitmap graphics with relatively simple image structures.
General information
- Format name
- Windows Bitmap
- Extensions
.bmp.dib- MIME type
image/bmp- Category
- image
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- Microsoft
Image properties
- Structure
- Raster
- Compression
- Varies
- Animation
- No
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 42 4D | BM | Common Windows Bitmap file signature. |
Common uses
Windows bitmap graphics
Legacy software assets
Uncompressed image storage
Application resources
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 7903 — Windows Image Media Types | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 3, 2026
- Last updated
- October 3, 2026