Changing File Formats

[Iroquois]

All of the GIF and JPG files on my computer are formated for PSP. Noe my PSP trial is expired and I am not going to order it because I know have MS PhotoDraw. How do I change the format of those files so the computer will use PhotoDraw to open them instead of trying to use PSP and getting the trial expired you gotta order message?

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[starlifter]

What I will explain may seem technical, but it is to maintain accuracy and not confuse slang terms. I'll do a set-by-step discussion format to make it simple.

First, a .GIF and .JPG are image formats that conform to a given standard. There are several approved variations of each format, too.

Second, sofware ASSOCIATES itself with the extension (e.g., .JPG or .GIF or .BMP, etc.). Usually, the most recently installed software will be the one that has set the some (or all) file associations for its own use.

Third, most software will provide a pull-down submenu that will present a widnow that has an option to set all (or some) of the image extensions to be associated with that software.

Fourth, most modern image viewing/editing software will let you load one image format (like .GIF), then save in another format (like .JPG or .TIF). Each software may handle the mechanics a bit differently.

Personally, I use Adobe Photoshop 6 for "heavy" editing, and ACDSEE 3.1 for viewing, changing formats, and basic editing. I do not allow MS image software to get anywhere near my photos, images, etc.

 

[Iroquois]

I didn't see the pull down menu to set files to be associated with PhotoDraw. I can open MS PhotoDraw and select any of those files and open them. but I can't double click those files to open them.

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[damunzy]

<FONT face="tahoma">You need to change the file associating for the .gif and .jpp/.jpeg files, probably for .pcx and some others also.
To do this in Windows 2000:
Click Start Button | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options
Then click the File Types tab. Scroll down until you find a file extension you want to change and click on it, then click the Change button. A list of programs will pop up, choose the program the you want to always open this type of file.

Windows 95/98/SE/ME: click Start | Help | Index and search for file extensions or file association or file - associating programs with.
Good luck</FONT f>

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[starlifter]

posted July 18, 2001 05:44 PM
I didn't see the pull down menu to set files to be associated with PhotoDraw

I am unfamiliar with PhotoDraw. PaleHorse's advice will work, but if "computer stuff" is too confusing for you, it might be best to uninstall, then re-install your photo program. Any decent program these days will set the associations automatically during the install process.

In Windows 95, use Explorer: From the pull down menu, select View ---> Options ---> File Types. From the liste of extenstions, you can manually edit and associate whatever you wish. But you need to understand basic file structure, directories, etc. to make the most use of this. It is easy to mess something up if you are not careful

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[GenghisK]

hem, may i suggest another (naughty) solution. If you have PSP 7/7.01 or 7.02 evaluation version, you may be interested by a crack that registers the program

So no expiration any longer. Email for further enquiries... Avoid PM please.

 

[damunzy]

Did this work for you Iroquois?

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