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Right-sized output for the use case
Converting from BMP to HDR aligns the file with the encoding choices the downstream pipeline expects. The result is a deliverable that fits naturally into the destination workflow.
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Convert BMP
to HDR
Right-sized output for the use case.
Converting from BMP to HDR aligns the file with the encoding choices the downstream pipeline expects. The result is a deliverable that fits naturally into the destination workflow.
— Drop area
WHY CONVERT
Why convert BMP to HDR
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Acceptance by downstream tools
HDR is the format most receiving systems expect for this kind of content. Converting upstream avoids the rejection and silent re-encoding that often happen when BMP reaches an unprepared pipeline.
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Portable, predictable file format
HDR is well documented and decodable by long-lived tooling, which matters for archives, deliverables, and any file that needs to outlive the software that created it.
— How to convert
BMP to HDR in three steps.
- 01
Open LocalConvert
Visit this page on any modern browser — no install, no signup, no plugin.
- 02
Drop or select your BMP file
Drag your BMP into the drop area, or click to pick one from your device.
- 03
Click Convert
Conversion runs entirely in your browser. When it's done, your HDR file downloads to your device.
QUALITY & FIDELITY
Quality and fidelity
- Lossless to lossless: conversion is mathematically reversible in principle.
- Metadata is dropped: the target format does not carry it natively.
Transparency BMP
✗ HDR
✗
Color depth 24-bit RGB 32-bit float RGB (HDR)
Metadata preserved ✗
FORMAT SPECS
Format specifications
| BMP | HDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .bmp .dib | .hdr .pic |
| MIME types | image/bmp | image/vnd.radiance |
| Introduced | 1990 | 1989 |
| Maintainer | Microsoft / IBM | Radiance / Greg Ward |
| Magic # | 42 4D | — |
| Spec | View spec ↗ | View spec ↗ |
COMPATIBILITY
Where these formats work
| Platform | Windows | macOS | iOS | Android | Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMP | Native | Native | Native | App | Native | Native | Native | Native |
BMP
- Windows
- Native
- macOS
- Native
- iOS
- Native
- Android
- App
- Chrome
- Native
- Firefox
- Native
- Safari
- Native
- Edge
- Native
Why LocalConvert
How LocalConvert compares
| Category | LocalConvert | Cloud converters |
|---|---|---|
| PRIVACY | Files never leave your device. The whole pipeline runs in your browser via WebAssembly. | Files travel to a remote server, sit in queue storage, and may be retained for analytics or moderation. |
| COST | Free, no signup, no daily quotas. | Often free for small files; paid tiers for batch / large / commercial use. |
| LIMITS | Limited only by your device's memory and CPU. Multi-GB files OK on desktop. | Typical 100 MB to 1 GB per-file caps, plus rate limits. |
— The formats
From · BMP
Bitmap Image File
A simple, uncompressed raster format from Windows. Large file sizes but easy to read and write.
Typical uses
Legacy Windows software, ICO source assets, simple bitmap exchange.
To · HDR
Radiance HDR
A high-dynamic-range raster format used in 3D rendering and HDR photography.
Typical uses
HDR photography, environment maps for 3D.
— FAQ
Frequently asked.
Is BMP to HDR conversion free?
Yes. LocalConvert is completely free, with no signup and no per-file or per-day limits.
Do my files get uploaded anywhere?
No. BMP to HDR conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — your file never leaves your device.
What's the maximum file size?
There's no fixed cap — the practical limit is your device's available memory. Very large files may take longer or fail on low-RAM devices.
Does it work offline?
Yes — once the page has loaded, BMP to HDR conversion works without an internet connection. Re-open the page once to cache it.
Will conversion preserve quality?
LocalConvert uses the industry-standard tools (FFmpeg, ImageMagick, Pandoc) — quality matches what professionals use on the command line. Lossy formats will still lose some quality on each re-encode.
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BMP to HDR is processed in your browser with WebAssembly. No upload, no tracking, no limits. Your file never leaves your device.