bmp to shv conversion is most likely related to the process of making new embroidery designs for Husqvarna Viking machines based on BMP pictures, perhaps a logo or simple picture.
Vectors are the preferred source material for creation of new embroidery files, but simple pictures can be used as well, provided the tool supports some kind of tracing (raster to vector) function.
It might be better to actually first convert bmp to svg and then use that vector format as import. This will open up more potential software options.
Updated: September 27, 2023