How do I change my file type for saving images when the only option it gives me in the drop down is bitmap?

Question

Some have suggested I change the file type in the drop down, however I cant do that because the only option it gives me is the bitmap option, nothing else not even *all file types. On my old pc a picture would automatically save as a gif or jpeg or whatever it was originally posted as...on this new pc I cant get anything but bitmap even when the images are animated and obviously a gif file type. Is there a setting somewhere that I have to change? I dont understand why Im not getting any other options in my drop down file menu.

Answer 1

One of the most common causes is actually an error in the Temporary Internet Files folder or an error in the Download Program Files folder. I have also seen this when the cache is either full or sized incorrectly. If this is the program, clearing these folders through Internet Options in the Tools menu will usually fix the problem:

Clear the Cache:

1. Open IE
2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click General Tab
5. Under Temporary Internet files, you should click Delete Files
6. Confirm with an OK


Remove Bad Downloaded Program Files:

1. Open IE
2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click General Tab
5. Under Temporary Internet files, click Settings
6. Click View Objects
7. Look at the Status column. Right click on the files listed as either Unknown or Damaged, and then select Remove from the context menu.
8. Confirm with Yes
9. Close the remaining windows by clicking OK


If the above does not work, you may have to remove all the files in the Downloaded Program Files folder.

Answer 2

You can perhaps when you save it, add a ".jpeg" at the end of the file name. You may want to change the name so you still have the oringal file. if you want to change it to gif, it would be ".gif". Example: name.jpeg or name.gif I hope this helps!

Answer 3

here's the easiest way to change the file type. Save the image as a BMP. file then open it with Paint. After it is opened, do the SAVE AS and change it to JPG or what ever file type you want.
That seems to be the only way to change the file type.