Convert SVG to BMP — Free & Private

Is quality lost when converting SVG to BMP?

SVG is vector-based — defined by mathematical paths that render at any resolution without pixelation. Converting to Bitmap rasterises those paths at a fixed pixel grid. The Bitmap output will look sharp at the resolution you export, but you cannot enlarge it later without quality loss. Always keep the original SVG source file.

• Export at the exact dimensions you need: 2× the display size for Retina screens
• Complex SVGs with gradients or effects look best exported at 144 dpi or higher
• The SVG source is mathematically perfect and scalable — the Bitmap copy is fixed resolution
• For web use, serve the SVG directly whenever possible — file size is usually smaller

What resolution should I export my SVG at?

There is no single correct answer — it depends on where the image will be used. For social media headers, export at the exact pixel dimensions the platform specifies. For web images displayed at 200×200px on Retina displays, export at 400×400px. For print, 300 dpi at the final print size is the standard.

• Web: 2× the display size (e.g., 400×400px for a 200×200px display slot)
• Print: 300 dpi × final print dimensions in inches
• Social media: match the platform's exact recommended pixel dimensions
• Icons: multiple sizes — 16, 32, 64, 128, 512px for app store requirements

What happens to SVG text and fonts during conversion?

Text in an SVG is rendered by the browser or export tool using the specified fonts. If the font is not embedded or available on the system doing the conversion, the text may fall back to a default font and look different from the original design. The safest approach is to convert text to outlines in your SVG editor before exporting to Bitmap.

• Text rendered as paths: exactly matches the original design regardless of system fonts
• Text as live text: may substitute fonts if not installed on the converting system
• Always embed or outline fonts in your SVG before batch converting
• Preview the output Bitmap at full resolution to catch any font rendering issues

Should I keep the original SVG after converting to BMP?

Always keep the SVG. It is your editable master file — the Bitmap is a delivery copy for a specific use case. If you need to resize for a different platform, change the colours, or edit the design, you will need the SVG. The Bitmap cannot be converted back to editable vector paths.

• SVG → Bitmap: one-way process; Bitmap pixels cannot become vector paths
• Store originals in a version-controlled source folder
• Generate new Bitmap exports from the SVG whenever dimensions change
• SVG files are often smaller than Bitmap for simple logos and icons