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Windows Bitmap (BMP)
The Windows bitmap (BMP) file format was developed as a standard for representing graphic images as bitmaps on the Windows operating system.
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(Windows Vista) Choose BMP – Windows bitmap (*.bmp; *.dib; *.rle) from the list box next to the File name box.
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You can also resample a graphic while importing. For more information, see “To resample an image while importing.”
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You can also crop a graphic while importing. For more information, see “To crop an image while importing.”
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Windows Bitmap (BMP) technical notes | |
Importing a BMP file
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Windows Bitmap files may be black-and-white, 16 colors, grayscale, paletted, or RGB color (24-bit), and print accordingly, depending on your printer.
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Run-length encoding (RLE) compression may be used on all bitmaps, except RGB color (24-bit), and black-and-white bitmaps.
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The resolution ranges from 72 to 300 dpi, or higher if you choose custom settings.
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The maximum image size is 64,535 × 64,535 pixels.
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Exporting a BMP file
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Because raster images such as bitmaps are mapped pixel by pixel to the page, the resolution does not increase. Instead, your bitmap appears jagged, with an apparent loss of resolution.
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