BMP vs PNG Technical Comparison
| Technical Feature | BMP (Source) | PNG (Target) |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Type | Uncompressed / Raw Pixels | Lossless |
| Alpha Transparency | Not Supported (Opaque) | Supported (8-bit Alpha) |
| Animation Support | Static Image | Static Image |
| Browser Compatibility | Universal legacy support | Universal across modern browsers and devices |
| Editing Compatibility | Universal legacy support across basic OS graphics utilities | High (Full alpha channel support across all graphic editors) |
| Primary Use Case | Legacy Windows applications, simple OS graphic buffers, raw image processing | Logos, web graphics, screenshots, transparent overlays, UI elements |