What is BMP File Extension?
Overview
Table of Contents
ToggleBMP stands for Bitmap which is an image file. It is loaded with multiple advanced features like two-dimensional digital imaging, display devices, data compression and many more. The image file format has various color depths which are stored in certain codes.
Category
The app falls in the category of Raster Graphics Image File Format.
Supportive Apps
The Bitmap image files support many applications such as Microsoft products. It supports almost all image viewers and default browsers.
File Format
Raster Graphic Image File Format
MIME Type
image/bmp
image/x-bmp
Organization
It is the tech giant Microsoft introduced the file format.
Signature
Hexadecimal Signature: F6 04 00 00
Location
A BMP file is stored in OS app or an image viewer. Its location is set by users.
How to Open the BMP File Extension
Any default image app or an image viewer can open BMP file.