Yes, JPEG (.JPG) file format is most commonly used. An old standard program for displaying/enhancing jpg's is ACDSee. It used to be free, but I think now costs $ after a free trial period. I'm still using an old version, I think it's 3.0. It and several other old versions can be downloaded from:
http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=acdsee
If anybody is well versed in the various versions, perhaps he/she would comment on the desireability of the different versions, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
There are other good programs and you'll probably get more recommendations.
Try a few and see which you like best.
With a digicam, it is affordable to take several shots of the same subject, saving only the good ones. You may want to rename the files with an identifiable name. With most newer cameras, your pictures will be of high quality, but the jpg files will be too large to send over the internet. Be sure to save the original high quality jpg file to make prints etc, then make a copy and resize the copy to a more easily handled size. With ACDSee and similar programs, you can also enhance the copy in many ways. If you damage it in the process, you will still have your original, high quality file.
Good luck & have fun.



From: alan smith <[log in to unmask]>
I've just purchased a digital camera so I'm new to computer camera usage.
I've been told that JPEG is the best way to go. Can anyone recommend
a good download program( preferably freeware ) that I can use??
OS win2kpro, ram 1Gb. Many thanks for your help,  AL SMITH

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