BMP image files

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wilmira
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BMP image files

Post by wilmira » 2015-07-28 23:11

Hello,

It is possible to add support to upload bmp image files?

Thanks in advance,

Wilfredo

peebee
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Re: BMP image files

Post by peebee » 2015-07-29 00:26

Although I'm not entirely certain, I think you may encounter issues in displaying bmp images in most web browsers and in particular, with the Appgini lightbox display:

Picture Formats - Raster Pictures
BMP - Windows Bitmap
Windows bitmaps store a single raster image in any color depth, from black and white to 24-bit color. The Windows bitmap file format is compatible with other Microsoft Windows programs. It does not support file compression and is not suitable for Web pages.

Overall, the disadvantages of this file format outweigh the advantages. For photographic quality images, a PNG, JPG, or TIF file is often more suitable. BMP files are suitable for wallpaper in Windows.

Advantages
1-bit through 24-bit color depth
Widely compatible with existing Windows programs, especially older programs
Disadvantages
No compression, which results in very large files
Not supported by Web browsers

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/272399

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