Convert BMP bitmap images to JPG.
BMP files are uncompressed and often much larger than they need to be - a scanned document or older screenshot saved as BMP typically shrinks dramatically when converted to JPG.
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Try Free Resume Builder Try Free Invoice BuilderBMP stores image data with little to no compression, meaning file sizes can be 5-10x larger than an equivalent JPG for the same visual content - common with older Windows screenshots and scanner output. Converting to JPG usually solves upload-size issues immediately.
BMP uses little to no compression by design, which is why even a simple image can produce a surprisingly large file.
At standard quality settings, the difference is generally not noticeable, especially compared to the significant file-size reduction.