I'd like to save some of the snapshots I've taken on SL to my computer, but it always downloads in .tga format, and my computer can't read that. Not to mention that the things I'd like to use the pictures for require .jpg or .jpegs. Is there some way to change the file type you can use to save pictures?
Thanks,
Deedlit
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Deedlit Nino
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07-20-2007 23:27
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Broken Xeno
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07-21-2007 00:12
I've never seen a way, no. I've always had to open them with another program to change their format.
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Thili Playfair
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07-21-2007 00:27
Nuh cant convert to anything when you save it except .tga , i use a really old program (from 99 O_o) called acdsee to convert/view things in thumbnail, it was so tiny and fast whenever i tried the new version of it , it felt like bloatware to much stuff i dont need.
This is the program tho, converts anything to anything and extremly fast at it, rename batches pic ### > pic 000 , pic 001 ect. http://www.acdsee.com/ Probably pay to use i still have the ancient one :> |
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Broken Xeno
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07-21-2007 00:37
I just use photoshop2 to change mine, or if I am on a comp without it, paint... lol. Though paint degrades :|
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Deedlit Nino
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07-21-2007 07:43
I tried using paint to change the file type, but it just said that the format is not supported. Any other suggestions? (Preferably ones that don't cost money...)
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Dytska Vieria
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07-21-2007 09:05
lview.com
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Abba Thiebaud
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07-21-2007 09:37
What version of paint are you using? I've had it read .tga's in version 5.1. Then just choose File > Save As, clicking the drop down under the file name to change it to .jpg or even .bmp.
It does degrade the image though, but not so I notice, unless I enlarge it. As an alternative, expand the snapshot to fill your screen and hit print screen, then open paint and Edit > Paste. Clean up the edges, and there you go as well. A _____________________
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Raloc Dorado
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My favorite conversion tool
07-21-2007 09:41
http://www.irfanview.com
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Aliz Boa
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07-21-2007 10:31
I just email them to myself, then I can do anything with them that I want to.. When I save them to my hard drive (if I want to upload it really fast to throw it at someone) mine save as .bmp. don't really know why.
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Deedlit Nino
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07-25-2007 15:44
Woot!!! IrfranView worked!!! Eesh... I hope I don't get so into getting pics from SL now that I'm late for hosting!
Thanks you guys for the advice!  |