A bitmap is an image displayed as an array of dots or "bits."
Device-independent bitmaps and and BMP file format
File Formats
The term image (bitmap) includes the following file formats:
Import Method
See the file format pages for import methods.
Export Method
See the file format pages for export methods.
See Also
Export Options - Size and Color
EPS Encapsulated Postcript .EPS
GIF Graphics Interchange Format .GIF
PNG Portable Network Graphics .PNG
PNM Portable Any Map Image .PNM, .PPM, .PGM, .PBM
RAS Sun Raster Image .RAS, .SUN
RGB Silicon Graphics RGB Image .RGB, .RGBA, .BW