Converting to 24 bits

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jpiquemal
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Converting to 24 bits

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Hello
How can i convert a 1-bit BMP to a 24-bit JPEG ?
(IM v 6.5.7 - 8bit)
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fmw42
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Re: Converting to 24 bits

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not sure what you gain by that as it still will be only white and black, but try

convert image.bmp -depth 8 -type truecolor image.jpg
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jpiquemal
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Re: Converting to 24 bits

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thank you.
it works fine without -depth 8 too.
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