Convert WebP to BMP on Mac
Select the WebP files in Finder, press ⌥ F, choose BMP and press Return. FileFlip saves each BMP next to its original and works without an internet connection.
How to convert WebP to BMP with FileFlip
Select the WebP files
In Finder or on the Desktop. One file, or a whole folder with ⌘ A.
Press ⌥ F
FileFlip opens next to the selection and lists the formats it can make from WebP. Type “BMP” to jump to it.
Choose BMP and press Return
The BMP files appear next to the originals with the same names. The WebP files stay as they are.
WebP and BMP
Images saved from websites are often WebP, which many apps, upload forms and older systems still don’t accept. Some older Windows software and hardware only accept BMP.
What changes when you convert
- BMP is lossless, so the image is saved without further loss.
| Property | WebP | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Microsoft | |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Usually uncompressed |
| Best for | Images on websites | Older software that requires it |
| Opens in | All current browsers; macOS 11 and later; some older apps can’t open it | Windows and most image editors |
| File extension | .webp | .bmp |
| In FileFlip | Opens | Opens and saves |
Other ways on a Mac
For one file now and then you may not need FileFlip. These work with what’s already on your Mac.
Preview
Open the WebP in Preview, choose File → Export, pick Microsoft BMP from the Format menu and click Save. If Microsoft BMP isn’t listed, hold Option while you click the Format menu. For several files, open them together, select all thumbnails in the sidebar and choose File → Export Selected Images.
Good for a few files now and then.
Terminal
The sips command converts images in place or into a new file.
sips -s format bmp image.webp \
--out image.bmpBuilt into macOS and good for scripts. Run sips --formats to see what your macOS version can read and write.
Questions about WebP and BMP
Does converting WebP to BMP lose quality?
BMP is lossless, so the image is saved without further loss.
Can I convert many WebP files at once?
Yes. Select them all in Finder, press ⌥ F and choose BMP. Progress moves to the menu bar, so you can close the panel and keep working.
Where is the BMP file saved?
Next to the original, with the same name and the .bmp extension. The WebP file isn’t changed. In Settings you can choose a different folder instead.
Can I convert BMP back to WebP?
No. FileFlip opens WebP files but doesn’t save them.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. FileFlip converts files on your Mac and works with the internet turned off.
Convert a whole folder of images at once
FileFlip also handles video, audio, PDFs, documents and data files. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Coming soon for Mac