Convert PICT to BMP Online — For Universal Compatibility

Open classic Macintosh PICT images on any modern browser, phone, and desktop app.

Drop up to 50 PICT files at once — no install, no sign-up required.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 5 MB

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Resize: OffMetadata: Strip

How it works

  1. 1 · Drop your files

    Drag & drop or choose PICT files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.

  2. 2 · We convert securely

    Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.

  3. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Grab your BMPs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

PICT is a legacy Apple graphics format from classic Macintosh and QuickDraw-era software. It appears frequently in old publishing, design, and document archives.

    Learn more: PICT on Wikipedia

    Modern tools and browsers rarely support PICT directly. Converting to JPG or PNG preserves the visible image and makes files easy to open, share, and store in current workflows.

    BMP (Bitmap Image File) is Microsoft's native raster graphics format, typically storing uncompressed pixel data in BGR color order. Introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985, BMP files are straightforward—essentially raw pixel arrays with minimal metadata—but extremely large compared to compressed formats. While BMP supports optional RLE compression, most implementations store pixels uncompressed for simplicity and compatibility.

    Learn more: BMP on Wikipedia

    BMP is primarily encountered in legacy Windows applications and embedded systems where simplicity matters more than file size. For modern use, PNG offers lossless compression with universal compatibility at a fraction of the file size.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a PICT file?

    PICT is a legacy Macintosh graphics format used by classic QuickDraw-era software. Modern platforms rarely support it directly, so BMP is the easiest compatibility target.

    Will quality drop after conversion?

    No. BMP stores pixel data uncompressed, so conversion is lossless — every pixel is preserved exactly. The trade-off is larger file sizes compared to compressed formats like PNG or WebP.

    What happens to transparency?

    BMP does not support alpha transparency, so transparent regions are flattened to a solid background. If you need transparency preserved, try PICT to PNG instead — PNG keeps alpha channels intact.

    Can I batch-convert old Mac image archives?

    Yes. Upload up to your tier batch limit and convert all files in one run. If your source images are already modernized, see HEIC to JPG for iPhone photo workflows.

    Do you keep my files?

    No. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, then automatically deleted after 1 hour.

    What are the limits for this converter?

    TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
    Guest/Free50 MB50 files3 at once
    Pro1024 MB1000 files6 at once

    Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

    How are credits calculated for this conversion?

    Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB

    How it works:

    • Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
    • 6-10 MB: 2 credits
    • 11-15 MB: 3 credits
    • 16-20 MB: 4 credits

    Example: A 5 MB image = 1 credit. A 95 MB image = 19 credits.

    Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

    What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

    Credit allocations vary by account tier:

    TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
    Guest100 credits/day
    Free100 credits/day
    Pro12,000 credits/month

    Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.

    Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, legacy images under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 legacy images per month.

    Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.

    1 GB files 1,000 per batch Priority queue Web + API

    No subscription required.

    What's New in PICT to BMP

    Latest improvements to this converter

    Last updated February 13, 2026
    Feb 13, 2026

    Initial launch of PICT to BMP converter.