why are gif pictures converted to bmp

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why are embedded animated gif pictures converted to bmp format when outlook
receives them, and, can that default be changed.
 
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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Yes. Use Windows Explorer (or control panel->folder options) to change it.

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After furious head scratching, The Old Guy asked:

| why are embedded animated gif pictures converted to bmp format when
| outlook receives them, and, can that default be changed.
 

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