BMP2GE5e
BMP2GE5 is a splendid Windows utility created
by Karif. First English version (BMP2GE5e) was released in 17th of July, 1999.
BMP2GE5 would be very handy when you want
to create fantastic GFX with Photoshop or
something before applying the graphic to
your MSX game you're developing, for instance.
a. Platform
Win95/98
b. Download
From Karif's page.
c. Usage
Everything is explained in attached BMP2GE5E.TXT document.
Here is explanation anyway.
c-1.
Select a 256x212 pixels-large, 16-colored
BMP graphic file. Drag&Drop it into BMP2GE5e
icon, or its shortcut.
BMP2GE5(e) does NOT open by double-clicking.
Nor it accepts any file not of 256x212 size
or of 16 colors.

c-2.
Conversion window opens. By default, the
destination file where BMP2GE5 would originate
converted file will be same directory where
your original .bmp file had been. To change
directory, type.
In following example, the converted file
would go to Desktop (in katakanas).
c-3.
Press Convert to originate MSX SCREEN5 format file, that
internally includes palette (GE5 format,
suitable for AGE).