How to Convert BMP to ICO File
Files with the extensions BMP and ICO are both bitmap images---but two very different types. BMP files, generally called bitmaps, are raw, uncompressed images, often used in programs such as Microsoft Paint. Icon files (ICOs), on the other hand, are usually only used for program or website icon images---and indeed are nearly the only filetype that can be used in such a way. Needless to say, being able to convert an image from one type to the other can prove very useful. And luckily, such conversion can be done in only a few minutes, using free online services.
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Instructions
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Go to Zamzar.com. Zamzar is one of many websites that can perform online image-format conversion---see the Resources section for links to other similar sites.
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Click the "Choose File" or "Browse" button (text may differ between web browsers) and select your BMP in the file-manager dialog that comes up.
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Click the "Convert file(s) to:" drop-box and select "ico" from the list of output formats.
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Enter your email address in the text field. Click the "Convert" button and your new ICO file will be mailed to the address you provided.
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