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JPEG (JPG)
JPEG is a standard format developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. Through the use of superior compression techniques, this format allows the transfer of files among a wide variety of platforms. JPEG supports 8-bit grayscale, 24-bit RGB, and 32-bit CMYK color modes.
The JPEG format is commonly used on the Web. For more information, see “Choosing a Web-compatible file format.”
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The File
 Import command lets you place the file as an object in the active image. If you want to open a JPEG file as an image, click File Open. |
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(Windows Vista) Choose JPG – JPEG Bitmaps (*.jpg; *.jtf; *.jff; *.jpeg) from the list box next to the File name box.
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You can also
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Resample a graphic while importing
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For more information, see “To resample an image while importing.”
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Crop a graphic while importing
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For more information, see “To crop an image while importing.”
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To save to a JPEG file | |
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Progressive — loads the image gradually in certain browsers so that you can see portions of the image before it finishes loading
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You can also
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Set the quality of the image resolution
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Move the Compression slider.
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Smooth the transitions between adjacent pixels of different colors
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Move the Smoothing slider.
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You can zoom in to get a closer look at the image by clicking in the Original window. You can zoom out by right-clicking in the Original window.
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JPEG technical notes | |