Jones, Donna wrote: > I don't know anything about CanoScan and not much more about PhotoShop, > but I would guess that going from BMP to JPG would make image fuzzier > rather than sharper. What I have learned is that you're better off using > JPG for photographs, where you don't usually need sharp distinctions > between black and white. Of course, whatever automated tools that that > you're thinking of using in PhotoShop may be able to overcome this > somehow.
Although JPGs handle color (photographs) better than BMPs, JPG's are a lossy. TIFFs are lossless. If you can't save to PDF, save to TIFF, then convert to PDFs. I have to do that now with my older HP Scanjet 5500C thanks to updating to IE7. I used to be able to save directly to PDF, now I have to save to a high resolution TIFF and convert to PDF. I have no fuzziness problems, just a lot of frustration having to do the extra step. As for photographs, TIFFs are the way to go because of JPGs lossy character. If you have to save to JPG, then immediately convert them to either PSD (Photoshop) or TIFF files if you have to do any manipulation. Googling for "Image File Types" reveals a number of URLs that can help you understand why you should never use JPGs for archival files. Just my 2-cents Al Geist Technical Writing, Help, Marketing Collateral, Web Design and Award Winning Videos Voice/Msg: 802-658-3140 Cell: 802-578-3964 E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.geistassociates.com (Online portfolio and resume) See also: URL: http://www.geistimages.com (Fine art photographic prints for home or office and beautiful note cards for all occasions.) ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
