BMP file format
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This article is about the file format. For the data structure/type of image, see Bitmap graphics.
The BMP file format or bitmap, is a raster graphics image file format used to store bitmap digital images, independently of the display device (such as a graphics adapter), especially on Microsoft Windows[2] and OS/2[3] operating systems.
Quick Facts Filename extension, Internet media type ...
Filename extension | .bmp , .dib |
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Internet media type | image/bmp [1]image/x-bmp |
Type code | 'BMP ' 'BMPf' 'BMPp' |
Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) | com.microsoft.bmp |
Developed by | Microsoft Corporation |
Type of format | Raster graphics |
Open format? | OSP for WMF |
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The BMP file format is capable of storing two-dimensional digital images in various color depths, and optionally with data compression, alpha channels, and color profiles. The Windows Metafile (WMF) specification covers the BMP file format.[4]