BMP Image Reader in C

Overview This project is a BMP image reader implemented in C. It supports reading BMP images with bit depths of 8, 24, and 32 (the 32-bit depth has not been fully verified). The tool parses BMP file headers, bitmap information headers, pixel data, and color index tables (for 8-bit images), and stores the image as a structured object in memory. ...

Posted on Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:36:52 +0000 by adavis

Writing HBITMAP to BMP File in C++

This documnet covers the process of converting a Windows bitmap handle (HBITMAP) into a standard BMP file on disk. The implementation handles all necessary structures including file headers, info headers, and optional palette data. The export process follows these key steps: Open a file for binary writing Determine the color depth for the targ ...

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:53:37 +0000 by rp2006