Yes, I see that the BMPImageReader only supports TYP_3BYTE_BGR. It's too bad that the generic Image IO framework doesn't handle the sample model conversion to read into a generic BufferedImage automatically. Either way, as you say, it isn't failing with the proper exception. [Message sent by forum member 'swpalmer' (swpalmer)]
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