Troubleshoot Error: Saving Images Only in BMP in Internet Explorer

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

For unknown reasons, when attempting to download an image from the internet by right-clicking Save Picture As in Internet Explorer, it only saves in BMP format instead of the previous JPG format. Mytour will guide you on how to address this situation.

The image-saving error in Internet Explorer is quite common, but not everyone recognizes it. You only notice it when trying to download an image from the internet by right-clicking on the image and choosing 'Save Picture As,' but the image is saved only in BMP format with no other options.

There's a trick to overcome this situation, which is to clear the browser's entire cache memory to restore the initial state of your IE browser. Note: If you want to keep the cache, you can move the data to another location and save it on your computer.

Fixing BMP Image Saving Error

Step 1: Open the IE browser. To use IE effectively, you can download the latest version of Internet Explorer here.

Press the Alt key to reveal the toolbar in Internet Explorer. Click Tools ---> Internet Options

Step 2: In the Internet Options window, select the General tab, under Delete temporary Internet files..., click Delete.

Click OK to close the window.

Close and reopen the Internet Explorer browser

Now, you can comfortably download images from the internet to your computer with the original formats these images come in. Thanks to the provided steps, fixing the issue of saving images only in BMP format on Internet Explorer is a breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Internet Explorer save images only in BMP format?

This issue occurs due to a common error in Internet Explorer, where right-clicking and selecting 'Save Picture As' defaults to saving images in BMP format instead of JPG. Clearing the browser's cache often resolves this.

How can I fix the BMP image saving issue in Internet Explorer?

To fix this, open Internet Explorer, press the Alt key to access the toolbar, go to Tools > Internet Options, and under the General tab, click 'Delete' to clear temporary Internet files.

Is it necessary to delete the entire cache to resolve the issue?

Yes, clearing the entire cache can restore Internet Explorer to its original state and resolve the issue. If you want to keep the cache, consider moving it to another location.

What should I do after clearing the cache in Internet Explorer?

After clearing the cache, close and reopen Internet Explorer. You should then be able to download images in their original formats without the BMP restriction.

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