Each of the existing image formats reflects a specific way of compressing and encoding it. You will not be able to change the picture format by manually changing the file extension: special programs are required. Fortunately, all the software you need to do this is on your computer.
Instructions
Step 1
Download and install any program for viewing pictures. If you have not been able to quickly find a suitable program, do not be discouraged. Open the Start menu, then Programs - Accessories. There is a simple image editor Paint. You can also change the format of the picture using it. With any of these programs, open the image, the format of which you want to change.
Step 2
Go to the "File" menu, select "Save As …". In the window that appears, in the file type line, indicate the desired format.
The most common image formats are BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF. Each of them has its own characteristics. For example, the BMP format often does not use compression, and therefore the image saved in it takes up more disk space. The.
Step 3
If the functionality of the program allows, next to the format type there will be a button "Advanced / Settings". By clicking on it, you can change the default values of the filters of the selected format at your discretion.
Step 4
We print the name of the new file, or leave it the same and click "OK". The picture format has been changed.
