BMP file format
| Filename extension | .bmp, .dib |
|---|---|
| Internet media type | image/bmpimage/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 |
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 and OS/2 operating systems.
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.