# How Do I Convert Picture Images to .jpg Format?

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**Created:** [April 23, 2006, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convert-picture-images-to-jpg-format/353887 "2006-04-23T20:52:44Z")\
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Microsoft Paint? I think so, but how do you do it using Paint?

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> [@Least Original User Name Ever](#):
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> Microsoft Paint? I think so, but how do you do it using Paint?

In XP, after you open the file you select File/Save as… then click on the “Save as type” down arrow to select JPEG (that is the jpg format)

Mind you, the JPG you get will be of a low quality, I would recommend a free package like the GIMP to select the quality of Jpeg you need.

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**Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convert-picture-images-to-jpg-format/353887/3 "2006-04-23T21:07:51Z")

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I use this occasionally:  
[http://www.irfanview.com/](http://www.irfanview.com/)

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**Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convert-picture-images-to-jpg-format/353887/4 "2006-04-23T21:30:29Z")

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> [@Least Original User Name Ever](#):
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> How Do I Convert Picture Images to .jpg Format?

It might help to know what format the ‘Picture Images’ are in to start with.

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**Post date:** [April 23, 2006, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convert-picture-images-to-jpg-format/353887/5 "2006-04-23T22:08:36Z")

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> [@chrisk](#):
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> It might help to know what format the ‘Picture Images’ are in to start with.

It varies. I get them offline for work-related reasons.