Converting screen caps from the internet...

Galuf the Dwarf · Post by **Galuf the Dwarf** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:21 pm

What programs or what-not does it take to convert pictures from a JPEG to a GIF? Unfortunately, my techno-wiz younger brother is working nights as of lately (in short: unavailable), so I mostly need outside help. My goal is to turn some images into portraits for Icewind Dale 2, so any help could be appreciated.

Ravager · Post by **Ravager** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 12:28 pm

I have a Serif program that allows you to 'export' images as formats outside of the .spp it uses. Maybe you can find some programs that have similar functions.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:49 pm

Try and take a look at the software you can find at Tucows or do a Google search. Most image utilities would be able to do what you ask.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:20 pm

I just use Paint. Right click on the image and hit edit, once it appears on your screen, go to "file" in the upper left corner. Select "save as," from the menu that appears. Click on the "save as type," pulldown menu, and then select GIF.

You can also use Paint to tailor particular parts of an image for use as a portrait. Go to the Paint help menu for further info on this though. I would explain how to do it, but it has been quite some time, and I've forgotten the specifics.

Galuf the Dwarf · Post by **Galuf the Dwarf** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:34 pm

[QUOTE=dragon wench]I just use Paint. Right click on the image and hit edit, once it appears on your screen, go to "file" in the upper left corner. Select "save as," from the menu that appears. Click on the "save as type," pulldown menu, and then select GIF.[/QUOTE]

Worked. Excellent suggestion, oh dracocrat.

Rookierookie · Post by **Rookierookie** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:30 pm

IrfanView is the best.