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Importing files
Corel PHOTO-PAINT provides filters that convert files from one format to another when you import them. You can import a file and place it in the active application window as an object. The imported file becomes part of the active image. You can also bring in a file by opening it in a new application window.
You can use the import filter’s default settings or choose the settings you want when you import the file. You can also save a file’s embedded International Color Consortium (ICC) profile to a local color folder.
While importing a bitmap, you can resample it to change the number of pixels, eliminate unusable detail, and reduce the file size. You can also crop a bitmap to select only the exact area and size of the image you want to import.
You can also export Corel PHOTO-PAINT images to a variety of file formats. The file format that you choose depends on how you want to use the image in the future. For more information about exporting files, see “Exporting images to other file formats.”
For information about specific file formats, see “Supported file formats.”
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If necessary, you can search for an image by using the search box. You can search by filename, title, subject, author, keyword, comment, bitmap name, or object name.
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To search for user-identified tags with Windows XP, you must have Windows Desktop Search installed on your computer.
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Choose a file format from the list box next to the File name box (Windows Vista) or the Files of type list box (Windows XP).
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Save the embedded International Color Consortium (ICC) profile
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Enable the Extract embedded ICC profile check box to save the ICC profile to the color folder in which the application is installed.
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Check for watermark or copyright information
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Enable the Check for watermark check box.
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Use the filter’s default settings without opening its dialog box
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Enable the Do not show filter dialog check box.
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The Import an Image from Disk dialog box displays the size of the file you want to import and any annotations associated with the file.
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You can also import a file by opening it in a new application window. For more information about opening a file in a new application window, see “To open an image.”
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Choose a file format from the list box that is beside the File name box (Windows Vista) or the Files of type list box (Windows XP).
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(Windows XP) Choose Resample from the list box that is beside the Files of type list box, and click Import.
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Width — specifies the width of the graphic in a chosen unit of measurement or as a percentage of its original width
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Height — specifies the height of the graphic in a chosen unit of measurement or as a percentage of its original height
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Horizontal — lets you specify the horizontal resolution of the graphic in pixels or dots per inch (dpi)
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Vertical — lets you specify the vertical resolution of the graphic in pixels or dots per inch (dpi)
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If a dialog box for the import format opens, specify the options you want. For detailed information about file formats, see “Supported file formats.”
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You can also import a file by opening it in a new application window. For more information about opening a file in a new application window, see “To open an image.”
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Choose a file format from the list box that is beside the File name box (Windows Vista) or the Files of type list box (Windows XP).
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(Windows XP) Choose Crop from the list box that is beside the Files of type list box, and click Import.
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You can also resize an image by dragging the selection box in the preview window.
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You can change the units of measurement by choosing a unit type from the Units list box, in the Crop image dialog box.
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