
BMPtoJPEG converter  V1.23 Readme.txt file
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"BMPtoJPEG converter" converts images from BMP format to JPEG
of any image quality. Also you can pasteFromClipboard any Image
that you have copy on it- (for example you can use it as screen
capture in combination with the button PrintScreen of your keyboard).
Supports also batch converion for many images.

CONTENTS
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	Read This First 
	Installation
	How to use
	Author
	Releases


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READ THIS FIRST:   
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PROGRAM STATUS:	   
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   "BMPtoJPEG converter" is FREEWARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
    If you like and use the program please send a picture
    POSTCARD from the place you live. Do not use envelope.
    It is nice to me to see your postcard and think that 
    the time I spend to develop it was worth it for someone...
    Also please do not forget to send your email address. I 
    will email you when I receive your postcard.     
	
   You can copy and use it as you wish for PERSONAL USE
   ONLY. Any other use (commercial etc) of the program or
   of programs that use this program  is NOT ALLOWED
   Is not allowed also to sell this program or any other
   programs that use this program :-) 

   THIS SOFTWARE IS COMES TO YOU "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
   WARRANTIES.
   The programmer cannot accept responsibility for any
   damages that may be incurred by the use of this
   program.  

   Copyright (C) 1998, Nikos Siolios


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INSTALLATION:
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To install just put the exe file  in a folder
 and make a shortcut in your start menu.

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TO UNINSTALL:
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Simply delete the file

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HOW TO USE:
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Load a file for conversion 
Select compression quality.
Press convert.

For Batch converion:
Select compression quality.
Press batch button. Select multiply files with 
shift+MouseClick and/or ctrl+MouseClick


Also you can paste from clipboard an image.
or you can press the Print Screen button in your keyboard 
then paste from clipboard in order to have a screen capture

(Also you can put a shortcut of the file into your send to folder
in windows directory and then send files for batch conversion to 
the program via the Windows explorer.)

Command line parameters
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-o		:overwrite files whithout prompt
-q<number>   	:quality
-s   		:Silence (No main window displayed)
-deletefiles  	: delete every converted file

example 1 for command line parameters:
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JPEG -q50 flower.bmp tree.bmp animal.bmp -o

it converts the BMP images to the JPEG images
flower.jpg tree.jpg animal.jpg
with quality 50 and ovewrites
any existing JPG files with the same name
whithout prompt.

example 2 for command line parameters:
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if you wish to convert many BMP images and wish to free your
disk from the already converted BMP then make a shortcut
(or run from command line the JPEG) with the parameter:
JPEG -deletefiles  

(be carefull with this because it will not ask
you to confirm any deletion)

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AUTHOR:
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   Thank you for using "BMPtoJPEG converter"!  Please do email
   me any comments and suggestions for improvement you may have!   
   Or just send an email to say hello! Hope you enjoy the program!

Address:

Nikos Siolios 
X.Asbesta 19 
Ptolemais 50200 
GREECE 

E-Mail: nsiolios@rocketmail.com
Web page: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Haven/7262/

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RELEASES :
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Version 1.0 : March 1998 

Version 1.2 : 11 June 1998
   * Supports Batch conversion of many files

Version 1.22: 16 July 1998
   * Supports send to... the program
   * Command line options for easy control of the
     program via your application.
Version 1.23 :28 July 1998
   * Add command line parameter for deletion of the converted BMP files
