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#48164From: Steve KalecSep 10, 1995 4:42 PM
I recently downloaded Earthx.jpg from the IFF files. Yet, when I wanted to display it on Dpaint V it said it "Can't open. Not an IFF file" How do I open files that are not IFF? Do I need a special program? Steve Kalec
#48165From: Dwayne BathkeSep 10, 1995 10:04 PM
Steve, Hello, You will need to convert it to an IFF file format first. Dwayne On AutoPilot @ 14K 🙂 Bathke Only with an Amiga!
#48166From: Betty Clay/SYSOPSep 10, 1995 11:38 PM
You need a file viewer that understands the JPG format. If you have OS 3.x, it has Multiview which can display them (if you have the right datatypes in your Workbench). Otherwise, look at something like ViewTek from the Graphics Utilities library in this forum. —Betty
#48173From: Asha DeVelderSep 11, 1995 10:06 PM
Steve, <I recently downloaded Earthx.jpg from the IFF files. Yet, when I wanted to display it on Dpaint V it said it "Can't open. Not an IFF file" How do I open files that are not IFF? Do I need a special program?> Correct, that file was in JPEG format. To view it in DPaintV you'll need to convert it first. There are many programs that will do that for you, both commercial, PD, and shareware. There are even some viewers (ViewTek, for example) that will display and then save it in other formats, like IFF. Check the libraries for some of those programs. I'd suggest you search using the keywords IFF, or JPEG, or convert. Asha Another day, another million colors
#48182From: Reint LaanSep 12, 1995 6:53 PM
Hi Steve you will need something like: gfxcon picture format converter by Dirk Farin I think you'll find it on AMinet. If you have any trouble getting it, let me know I file attach it to you. It's freeware as far as I know. Got it from the Disk belonging to the Dutch AMIGA MAGAZINE Reint