Windows Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v5.62, by Dr. Herong Yang
Saving Images in BMP (Windows Bitmap) Format
This section provides a tutorial example on how to save an image in BMP (Windows Bitmap) format with 24-bit colors.
To compare JPEG image file format with other formats, I want to save the same images in BMP (Windows Bitmap) format:
1. Click menu File > Open. The "Open Image" dialog box shows up.
2. Browse and select the GIMP-Red-Gradient-Spiral.xcf file mentioned in the previous section. The red gradient spiral image shows up.
3. Click menu File > Save As. The "Save Image" dialog box shows up.
4. Enter Name: GIMP_Red_Gradient_Spiral.bmp. Open the "Select File Type" list near the bottom of the dialog box and select the "Windows BMP image" option.
5. Click Save on the "Save Image" dialog box. The "Save as BMP" dialog box shows up.
6. Open the "Advanced Options" list. Make sure that the "24 bits (R8 G8 B8)" option is selected.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Windows Explorer
Introduction to Internet Explorer
"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics
GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program
►JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size
Saving Images in JPG/JPEG Format
►Saving Images in BMP (Windows Bitmap) Format
Comparing File Sizes of Image File Formats
Comparing JPEG High Quality Levels
Comparing JPEG Low Quality Levels
GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background
"WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool
"WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool
FTP Server, Client and Commands
"FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server
Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"
Spyware Adware Detection and Removal
IE Addon Program Listing and Removal
Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal
Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal
VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal
Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal
Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network
Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool
"tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information
"msconfig" - System Configuration Tool
Configuring and Managing System Services
Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools