There is also a huge difference in the physical file size between BMP and
JPG
-----Original Message-----
From: SAMMIE RUTLEDGE <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 1:23 AM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] .bmp .jpg .gif


>I don't remember the gist of the original message about the difference
>in these files but have been reading the mail about them.
>
>The main difference concerns what you are going to do t
> with them.
>
>For backgrounds in Windows or to use the old PC Paint you need a .bmp.
>
>For pictures on the web you need a .jpg or .gif.
>
>.bmp pictures do not resize well. They retain the same number of
>pixels whether you enlarge them or shrink them. That does not make
>for a good picture.
>
>.jpg makes a good picture and small file size as compared to .bmp.
>
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