Saving files in BMP format

The BMP format is an image format for the Windows operating system. The images can range from black and white (1 byte per pixel) up to 24-bit color (16.7 million colors). For more information about the BMP format, see BMP.

To save a file in BMP format:

1. Do one of the following:
2. In Photoshop, choose File > Save As and choose BMP from the Format menu.
• In ImageReady, choose File > Export > Original Document, and choose BMP from the Save as Type (Windows) or Format (Mac OS) menu.
3. Specify a filename and location, and click Save.
4. In the BMP Options dialog box, select a file format, specify the bit depth and, if necessary, select Flip Row Order. For more options, click Advanced Modes and specify the BMP options.
5. Click OK.