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JPEG (JPG)

JPEG is a standard format developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. Through the use of superior compression techniques, this format allows the transfer of files among a wide variety of platforms. JPEG supports 8-bit grayscale, 24-bit RGB, and 32-bit CMYK color modes.

The JPEG format is commonly used on the Web. For more information, see Choosing a Web-compatible file format.

To import a JPEG file Back to Top
1.
 
Click File Import.
The File Import command lets you place the file as an object in the active image. If you want to open a JPEG file as an image, click File Open.
2.
 
Locate the folder in which the file is stored.
3.
 
Do one of the following:
(Windows 7 and Windows Vista) Choose JPG - JPEG Bitmaps (*.jpg; *.jtf; *.jff; *.jpeg) from the list box next to the File name box.
(Windows XP) Choose JPG - JPEG Bitmaps from the Files of type list box.
4.
 
Click the filename.
5.
 
Click Import.
6.
 
Click the image window.

You can also
 
Resample a graphic while importing
For more information, see To resample an image while importing.
Crop a graphic while importing
For more information, see To crop an image while importing.

You can drag on the image window to resize the image.
JPEG technical notes Back to Top
 
JPEG files can contain EXIF data. This data may affect how the JPEG files open.

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