Convert BMP to ECW

File Extension BMP
Full Name Standard Windows Bitmap Image (also OS/2)

Files with the .BMP extension contain an uncompressed raster image, or an image subjected to a non-lossy RLE compression. The data is saved in the form of a heading that defines the color scale and the height and width of the image in pixels, which is followed by data concerning the colors of each individual pixel, from the bottom upwards.

File Extension ECW
Full Name Enhanced Compressed Wavelet Image Format

Files with the .ECW extension contain compressed WAV wavelet images for use with geospatial data. The Enhanced Compression Wavelet (ECW) format was developed by Earth Resource Mapping and is currently being maintained by ERDAS.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BMP") to another (referred to as "ECW"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BMP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BMP to format ECW becomes essential.

So, how can we perform BMP to ECW file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BMP and transforming it into format ECW. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BMP to ECW converters.

Conversion from BMP to ECW

BMP to ECW

How to convert the BMP file to ECW?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BMP to ECW. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BMP file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file BMP, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the BMP file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ECW file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ECW on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ECW file that can be found in the location selected in step 4