Changing an image’s file format

You can convert a bitmapped image from its original file format to GIF, JPEG, PNG, or SIS format.

Namo Web Editor icon note Changing an images file formatIf you convert a JPEG or PNG image with many colors (such as a photograph) into GIF or SIS format, the resulting image may appear grainy or show banding.

To change an image’s format
  1. To open the Convert Image Format dialog box, do one of the following:
    • Right-click the image to convert, point to Image, and then click Convert Image Format.
    • Select the image to convert, click the Layout tab, move to Effect, and then click Convert Image Format.
  2. In the Save as box, enter the path and name for the converted image file. (Click Browse to select a folder.)
  3. Under Format, select the desired file format and specify the desired options.
  4. Click OK.
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Web image formats

Convert Image Format dialog box

Changing an image’s file format