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Do wallpapers have to be BMP?

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Do wallpapers have to be BMP?

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I could have sworn I downloaded some that were PNG, but the upload information says (or seems to say) that you are supposed to zip up your wallpaper as a BMP.

I'm wondering because I'm under the impression that PNG is lossless and it takes up a lot less space than a BMP.

Anyone know for sure??

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
OOPS! I just uploaded a wall in PNG format. Should I redo?
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Which is why I guess I was surprized when I realized that Tiggs' wallpaper was in PNG format. So, I guess it's ok if I just use that??I hate PNG, more often than not Windows won't apply it. I have to end up opening PS and saving it as jpg.
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OK ... so that's odd. Windows has no trouble applying PNGs for me.

Is there anything consistent about the world these days??
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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top

OK ... so that's odd. Windows has no trouble applying PNGs for me.
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Don't quote me...but it may be an issue with which ver of 'Doze....namely XP vs. Vista ...;)