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Converting File Format from GIF to JPG/JPEG

This section provides a tutorial example on how to convert the file format GIF to JPG of graphics files using 'Paint' program.

If you have a graphics file in GIF format, and you want to convert it to JPG/JPEG format, you can use the Paint program to do this:

1. Run Paint.

2. Open the graphics file in GIF format.

4. Select menu "File > Save as". The "Save As" dialog box shows up.

5. Select "JPEG" in the "Save as type" field, enter a new file name, and click the Save button to save the graphics in JPG format as shown in the picture below:
Paint - Save As JPG

Sections in This Chapter

Introduction to "Paint" - The Simplest Graphics Tool

Dots, Pixels, Colors and Resolution

Reduging the Size of a Picture File

Converting File Format from GIF to JPG/JPEG

Dr. Herong Yang, updated in 2008
Converting File Format from GIF to JPG/JPEG