Jpg vs Bmp

JPEG :
  • JPEG's images were designed to make detailed photographic images as small as possible by removing information that the human eye won't notice.
  • It can be fine-tuned as per requirements, to create smaller file sizes. It is Good for Photographs.

Pros of JPEG:
  • Small image size.
  • 24-bit color, with up to 16 million colors.
  • Rich colors, great for photographs that need fine attention to color detail.
  • Most used and most widely accepted image format.
  • Compatible in most OS (Mac, PC, Linux).
  • Perfect for most images.

Cons of JPEG:
  • They tend to discard a lot of data.
  • After compression, it'll loses quality.
  • Cannot be animated.
  • Does not support transparency.
  • Every time a JPEG is saved, it loses more and more of the picture.

BMP :
  • An uncompressed image file format which stores data in raw form, saving as BMP results in very large file sizes..
  • If we want to edit our self from the scratch level we can use BMP format.
Pros of BMP:
  • High image quality.
  • Easy to edit and change.
  • No image loss through process.
  • Works well with most Windows programs and OS, we can use it as a Windows wallpaper.

Cons of BMP:
  • Large file size.
  • Does not scale or compress well.
  • Not usually displayable on internet.
  • very huge image files making, it is not web friendly.
  • It's not a good choice over other image formats.

More information :



  • BMP stands for Bitmap, while JPG follows the standard formulated by the Joint Photographic Experts Group.
  • BMP format files are uncompressed bitmapped images, while those with a JPG format are compressed digital images.
  • BMP formatted images have a higher resolution than JPG images.
  • BMP images are larger in size when compared to JPG images.
  • JPG images, being easily downloadable, are preferred over BMP images for web use.
  • BMP images are of a higher quality than JPG images.