Isn't that what I said? If you open and save .jpg files you lose data, albeit only a small amount.
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 5:19 PM, JLB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Opening jpg's does not cause a loss in picture quality. Only if they're > repeatedly edited. > JL > JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists > http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/jlog.html > > Barrie Smart wrote: > >> Depends on what the file will be doing. JPG files are "lossy" files, so >> they lose some detail every time they're opened and then saved. Their >> benefit is small file sizes (hence why they're almost the standard in >> digital cameras). TIFF are "lossless" files, which retain their total >> information even after multiple openings. With a scanned printed page I >> would think the lossy factor wouldn't be of great concern, and if you use >> TIFF a save a lot of files in this format, your overall data files will grow >> appreciably. >> >> Of course, anyone getting a JPG file from you can open it and then save it >> in TIFF format if they're concerned about data loss. >> >> HTH >> >> On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 3:45 PM, Cathy Vallevieni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: >> >> Has anyone found that using .jpg or .tiff or another format is >> best for attaching a scanned 1-page written document to a Source? >> I know these will open in any photo program so most people will >> be able to view them just like they can a photo. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Cathy Vallevieni >> Orange County, CA >> >> >> >> >> Legacy User Group guidelines: >> http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp >> Archived messages: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ >> Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp >> To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Barrie Smart >> >> Legacy User Group guidelines: >> http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp >> Archived messages: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ >> Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp >> To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp >> >> > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > -- Regards Barrie Smart Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
