The BMP file format, also known as bitmap image file or device-independent bitmap (DIB) file format or simply bitmap, is a raster graphics image file format used to store bitmap digital images, independently of the display device.
Technical Specifications
Uncompressed (usually) raster image. Supports various color depths.
Advantages
Simple structure, no compression artifacts, easy to process programmatically.
Disadvantages
Very large file sizes, not suitable for web usage.