Convert .bmp - .jpg

[Canadave]

Is there an easy way for a guy like me to convert a bitmap to a jpeg?

I only have Paint...no graphics software.

(If you're gonna recommend some program, it's gotta be free.)

 

[Teddy]

Graphic Converter 2003

http://www.flydragonsoft.com/download.htm

"Graphic Converter 2003 is a powerful tool to convert, process and view graphics. It can read 40 image formats and write to 21 image formats(batch convert available). Graphic Converter has a screen capturer to help you capture the image on the screen. You also can get the image by scanner. You can export the output image to file, printer, clipboard, wallpaper, or even send it to your friend by Email. It will add a context menu in Windows Explorer. Graphic conversion only need a simple right click- "

 

[SPeedY_B]

if you want to just use paint:
open up your image in paint, then click "Save As.."
In the save dialog, there is a "save as type.." option at the bottom, select jpeg.


Teddy beat me to it with an app tho

 

[Teddy]

*honk* *honk* ......coming through!

 

[Canadave]

Hey Teddy, it was a SIMPLE question!

I think for a guy like me, SPeedY_B's explanation works best.

Thanks both!

 

[bheagle]

Irfanview..... free image viewer and converter
http://irfanview.com/

 

[Teddy]

@Canadave

I didnt know you could do it Speedy's way...

 

[SPeedY_B]

ner ner

You will probably be better off with a seperate application as for some reason MSPaint/pbrush saves jpegs with quite a high compression rate lowering the quality a fair bit.

So give one of the apps a try too, can't do any harm ... i think

 

[Canadave]

OK, I downloaded Irfanview, and converted a bitmap to jpeg. I converted the same image with MSPaint. To my eye, there was no discernable difference. The size was slightly different;

MSPaint = 38kb
Irfanview = 43kb

I'm not complaining...I had Irfanview on another computer and enjoyed it.

 

[bheagle]

not only that Irfanview is hand if you need to do a bunch of files all at once.... with the built in batch converter it has, for free what the heck....

 

[Alex_is_Axel]

ive always found MSPaint works best and is the easiest way to do this without having to get any new programs.. simple as

 

[thebear]

Originally posted by Canadave
OK, I downloaded Irfanview, and converted a bitmap to jpeg. I converted the same image with MSPaint. To my eye, there was no discernable difference. The size was slightly different;

MSPaint = 38kb
Irfanview = 43kb

I'm not complaining...I had Irfanview on another computer and enjoyed it.

when you try and convert a 40 layer image in paint you will see the difference, with simple images it is null