Image Converter

Convert BMP to PIX

Looking for BMP to PIX? Here's why PIX isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.

We don't create PIX files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why BMP to PIX isn't offered

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PIX is legacy and read-only here

PIX is an Alias/Wavefront raster format from early 3D software. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new PIX files.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your BMP to PNG, JPG or TIFF instead.

Format details

What is a BMP file?

BMP is an uncompressed raster format that stores pixel data with no quality loss, producing large files. It is common on Windows.

Full name
Bitmap Image File
Developed by
Microsoft
Released
1990
Extension
.bmp
MIME type
image/bmp
Transparency
No

How to open BMP opens in most image viewers and editors on Windows and Mac.

Full BMP format guide

What is a PIX file?

PIX is Alias's image format from its early 3D software (the ancestor of Maya), storing rendered frames on SGI systems.

Full name
Alias PIX Image
Developed by
Alias
Released
1986
Extension
.pix
MIME type
image/pix
Transparency
Varies

How to open PIX opens in some 3D and conversion tools; convert to PNG/TIFF for standard editors.

Full PIX format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert BMP to PIX?
Not here — PIX is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read PIX as a source, but for output use a current format like PNG, JPG or TIFF.
What can I convert my BMP to instead?
BMP converts to PNG, JPG or TIFF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.