Convert Bitmap Image (.bmp) to Portable Document Format (.pdf) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration.
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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
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Converting BMP to PDF wraps your uncompressed bitmap image inside the Portable Document Format, the universal standard for document exchange, archival, and printing. PDF compresses the BMP's raw pixel data internally (using Flate or DCT compression), producing a document that is significantly smaller than the original BMP while maintaining controlled page layout, cross-platform consistency, and document-level metadata.
BMP files from legacy Windows applications, industrial scanners, and medical imaging systems frequently need to be submitted to document-driven workflows. Government portals, legal filing systems, and corporate archives all mandate PDF format. Converting BMP to PDF provides the required container while actually reducing file size thanks to PDF's internal compression.
PDF is the accepted format for formal document submission worldwide. When a BMP image — a scanned form, engineering drawing, or evidence photograph — needs to be filed in a government system, court record, or institutional archive, PDF is the required format. These systems do not accept standalone image files.
PDF also provides document features that BMP cannot carry: password protection, digital signatures, form fields, print-specific metadata, and page structure. For archival purposes, PDF/A ensures long-term readability. Wrapping a BMP in PDF transforms a raw image file into a managed document that integrates with institutional workflows.
The conversion embeds the BMP image data within a PDF page structure. The page dimensions match the image aspect ratio within standard margins. BMP's raw pixel data is compressed using Flate (lossless) or DCT (lossy JPEG-style) compression within the PDF, significantly reducing the file size compared to the uncompressed BMP source. The output conforms to PDF 1.7 with proper XMP metadata. Since BMP lacks transparency, no alpha handling is required.
With Flate compression (default), every pixel is preserved exactly — the conversion is lossless but produces a much smaller file than the original BMP. With DCT compression, minimal JPEG-style artifacts may appear but file size reduction is even greater. The PDF output is visually identical to the source BMP when viewed on screen. For print, quality depends on image DPI relative to printer resolution.
| Device | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Native | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Native |
| Web Browser | No |
BMP to PDF conversion simultaneously modernizes the file format and reduces file size. The raw BMP data is compressed within the PDF container, producing a smaller, more manageable document that meets institutional format requirements.
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| Native |
| الميزة | BMP | |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم الكامل | Bitmap Image | Portable Document Format |
| الامتداد | .bmp | |
| الأفضل لـ | Uncompressed | Universal format |