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Why convert BMP to SFW?
Fast
Your file is converted in under 30 seconds in our cloud.
Secure
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality preserved
Maximum quality preserved during conversion.
About the BMP format
BMP — Bitmap Image File
BMP is an uncompressed raster image format native to Windows. It stores color data for each pixel individually without any compression, resulting in very large file sizes but perfect image fidelity.
Common uses
- Windows system graphics
- Intermediate file format for editing
- Print-ready artwork
- Legacy applications
About the SFW format
SFW — Seattle Film Works
SFW is a proprietary image format used by Seattle Film Works (later PhotoWorks), a film processing service that offered digital images on floppy disks. These files are legacy digital scans from the 1990s when SFW was one of the first mass-market film digitization services.
Common uses
- Recovering Seattle Film Works digital photo scans
- Converting 1990s SFW disk photos to modern formats
- Legacy film scan archiving
- Historical family and event photo recovery
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert BMP to SFW?
Upload your BMP file above, choose SFW as the output format, then click Convert. Your SFW file is ready to download in seconds — nothing to install, and it works in your browser.
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.
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