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MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
John Hobby developed MetaPost from MetaFont ideas, and the system later evolved into the MPlib era so TeX and LuaTeX workflows could keep high-quality vector graphics close to typeset documents.
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 | MetaPost | BMP |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1990 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Microsoft |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MetaPost
- Your source file is already in MetaPost.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to BMP.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector 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 MetaPost 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 MetaPost to BMP?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to BMP removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to BMP?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.