You can select a file format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable format according to how you want to use the image on which application.
Available file formats vary by application and computer (Windows or Macintosh).
See below for the characteristics of each image file format.
A standard file format for Windows.
BMP is often selected for images that are used only on Windows.
A file format often used on websites and for digital camera images.
JPEG features high compression rates. JPEG images slightly degrade every time they are saved, and cannot be returned to their original state.
JPEG is not available for black and white images.
A file format supported by many digital cameras.
It adds information such as the date of image capture, camera model, shutter speed, shooting mode, and comments to JPEG files.
The file format version must be Exif 2.2 or later in order to print on a Direct Print compatible printer.
A file format featuring a relatively high compatibility between various computers and applications. (Some TIFF files are incompatible.) TIFF is suitable for editing saved images.
NoteMP Navigator EX supports the following TIFF file formats.
- Uncompressed, black and white binary
- Uncompressed, RGB (8 bits per channel)
- Uncompressed, YCC (8 bits per component)
- Uncompressed, RGB (16 bits per channel)
- Uncompressed, YCC (16 bits per component)
- Uncompressed, Grayscale
A file format developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It can be used on various computers and operating systems. Therefore, PDF files can be exchanged between people who use different operating systems, fonts, etc. regardless of the differences.
ImportantOnly PDF files created with MP Navigator EX are supported. PDF files created or edited in other applications are not supported.