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removing originals from iPhoto can mean reduced picture clarity
Authored by: mclbruce on Nov 01, '02 11:32:16AM

Is everyone clear on the dangers of removing original jpegs from iPhoto? When files are saved in JPEG format information from the source file is thrown away. Each time you save, more information is thrown away. Repeated editing and saving can turn what was a clear jpeg original into mush. There is no way to recover information that is thrown away in jpeg edits.

The safe way to edit jpegs it to save the original in a lossless (as opposed to lossy) file format first. Then work on the saved file. You may not notice the difference if you are only viewing your photos on screen, but if you are making prints you will notice. If you decide you want to make a large print of an iPhoto image there is no substitute for starting from the original file and working on it in a lossless file format.



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