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Leximou · 11-20-2007

I work with seniors that are learning computer in a one-on-one atmosphere. One of my students stumped me and in searching the web, I find no answers so I am turning to this group to possibly help.

Her camera takes *.jpg (default) digital images at 2592 X 1944 (2231kb). Now, if that file is converted to a *.tif the resultant size is still 2592 X 1944 but the file size is now 8034kb.

Where does all the extra information come from? Why is the file now so much larger? Does the compressed info get released from the file header?

I continue to learn from these senior students every day, but this question is valid and I can find no answer.

11-20-2007	#1 (permalink)
Leximou Alpaca Posts: 6 CamelKarma: 11 Gallery \| Blog	Converting a JPG to a TIFF I work with seniors that are learning computer in a one-on-one atmosphere. One of my students stumped me and in searching the web, I find no answers so I am turning to this group to possibly help. Her camera takes .jpg (default) digital images at 2592 X 1944 (2231kb). Now, if that file is converted to a .tif the resultant size is still 2592 X 1944 but the file size is now 8034kb. Where does all the extra information come from? Why is the file now so much larger? Does the compressed info get released from the file header? I continue to learn from these senior students every day, but this question is valid and I can find no answer. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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