Hi,
Grab the ImagN' Active X image display/print engine. It handles all of
the palette issues automatically. Free trial on web site:
http://www.pegasustools.com/
jack
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Quote:
> I need to convert a 24 bit BMP to an 8 bit BMP. I can load the 24 bit BMP
> into a picturebox and save it (if the display colour depth is set to 256
> colours (8 bit)).
> Fine.
> Well not really the 8 bit image only uses about 64 colours and is thus a
> bit crap!
> So, is there a better way.
> Dying to hear an idea or two.
> Many thanks