Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Blacked-out bmp images

[fiberoptix]

Hi all,

I was hoping to get some help before the deadline for this paper tomorrow. I'd really like to know why some (but not all) of my bmp images are being blacked out both when I create the .dvi file and when I generate a PDF.

The BMP images have been saved using the 24-bit bitmap. I'm using texmaker writing the .tex and MikTex to view the dvi.

Any help I really appreciated, I can send screenshots if that would further help clarify things.

[Stefan Kottwitz]

Hi,

if you compile to dvi you would have to convert those bmp files to eps format.
I recommend to use pdflatex, it supports pdf, png and jpg images. Save your images in jpg format (lossless compression) to get the best quality.

Stefan

[fiberoptix]

Thank you very much - initially I was finding that image manipulation to be a bit awkward but things are going well now.

[phi]

Save your images in jpg format (lossless compression)

JPEG normally uses lossy compression; use PNG to get lossless compression. JPEG is better for photos, while PNG is better for technical drawings.