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Exporting BMP in 8-bit format
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08-13-2021, 10:53 AM
Quote:...I would like to export this BMP in 8-bit format...

Use Image -> Mode -> Indexed  with 256 colours and dithering if needed.

Export as a filename.bmp, the Advanced Options are greyed out. Depending on purpose you might need to toggle color space info on/off.

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Exporting BMP in 8-bit format - by 8bituser - 08-13-2021, 10:11 AM
RE: Exporting BMP in 8-bit format - by rich2005 - 08-13-2021, 10:53 AM
RE: Exporting BMP in 8-bit format - by 8bituser - 08-13-2021, 11:03 AM
RE: Exporting BMP in 8-bit format - by rich2005 - 08-13-2021, 11:28 AM
RE: Exporting BMP in 8-bit format - by 8bituser - 08-13-2021, 11:37 AM

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