Image format
BMP Sample Files for Testing
BMP (.bmp) is a simple, uncompressed raster format historically associated with Windows. It supports multiple bit depths and optional palette tables. Use sample .bmp files to validate raw pixel imports, bit-depth handling, and palette decoding.
7 files
All to 10MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
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BMP Testing Workflows
Uncompressed Image Review
Open Format BMPLarge Bitmap Transfer
Open Format BMPCompare and decide
BMP Format Comparisons
BMP vs PNG
Compare raw bitmap vs lossless PNGBest Image Format for Print Workflows
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BMP File FAQ
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.
Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Use in code — curl, Python, Node, wget
Copy any snippet directly into scripts, test suites, or CI pipelines. All URLs are stable and publicly accessible with no auth required.
# Download bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp
curl -L -o bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/image/bmp/bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp/
# Or fetch a random BMP file
curl -s "https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=bmp" | jq -r '.download_url'
# Download bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp
wget -O bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/image/bmp/bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp/
import requests
# Download a specific file
url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/image/bmp/bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp/"
resp = requests.get(url)
with open("bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp", "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)
# Or fetch a random BMP file via API
meta = requests.get("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=bmp").json()
resp = requests.get(meta["download_url"])
with open(meta["name"], "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)
// Download a specific file
const fs = require("fs");
const https = require("https");
const url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/image/bmp/bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp/";
https.get(url, (res) => {
res.pipe(fs.createWriteStream("bmp_1000x600_sample_file_2.3MB.bmp"));
});
// Or fetch a random BMP via the API
const meta = await fetch("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=bmp").then(r => r.json());
const file = await fetch(meta.download_url);
// use file.arrayBuffer(), file.body, etc.
# Random BMP file (JSON response)
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=bmp
# All BMP files
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/files?format=bmp
# Manifest with SHA256 checksums
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/image/bmp/manifest.json
# Response includes: name, size_bytes, mime_type, sha256, download_url
Validation Methodology
- Validate MIME sniffing against extension and file signatures.
- Test transparency, color profile, and resize pipelines.
- Benchmark decode speed and memory use for larger dimensions.