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MD at a glance
MD
Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber with Aaron Swartz, but the later CommonMark effort became important because the original syntax description was too ambiguous to keep implementations aligned.
BMP at a glance
BMP
Bitmap and device-independent bitmap structures became part of the Windows graphics story early in the platform's life, which is why BMP still appears in older desktop workflows and low-friction image interchange tasks.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | BMP |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 1990 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Microsoft |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MD
- Your source file is already in MD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to BMP.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use BMP
- Your target workflow expects BMP.
- Improve delivery compatibility with BMP.
- BMP is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to BMP?
Convert to BMP when a Windows-oriented tool, legacy application, or device explicitly expects simple bitmap input.
It is useful for compatibility, debugging image pipelines, and straightforward raster exchange where file size is not the priority.
What changes when converting MD to BMP?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to BMP?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.