ICO to BMP
Use ICO to BMP to check an icon image against a bitmap-based documentation requirement. Check the actual file format and preview before using the copy.
ICO to BMP: check an icon image against a bitmap-based documentation requirement
Use ICO to BMP to check an icon image against a bitmap-based documentation requirement. Start with the original file rather than a copy that has already been exported several times. The aim is a usable working version for the receiving application, with the source still available for a meaningful comparison.
How to use ICO to BMP
- Select one ICO file in the image field.
- Enter quality from 1 to 100, then submit the form.
- Inspect the preview, download the result, and test it in the destination application.
A source-to-destination example
Try a desktop shortcut symbol needed by a legacy authoring tool. Confirm the actual format and displayed size in that tool; the conversion does not export every embedded icon resolution.
What needs verification
An ICO may contain several sizes, but this page draws the browser-decoded image. Do not assume every embedded resolution is extracted or repackaged. Browser canvas may not encode BMP and can fall back to PNG. A .bmp download name is not proof of BMP data; check the real file type before delivery.
Common questions
Will it extract every icon size?
No such selection is offered. Inspect the decoded image size and use a dedicated icon editor for other embedded variants.
Can I fix a fallback by renaming it BMP?
No. A filename change does not change encoding. Use software that explicitly writes BMP when a verified BMP is required.
Related workflows
For another conversion direction or image step, compare BMP to ICO, ICO to PNG, ICO to WEBP. Choose the route that matches the actual source format.
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