Standard for Photo Format

[Guest]

I'm curious if there has been any standards set for photo format for
PowerPoint (a best practices writeup). For example, is there a type of image
file that works best (.jpg, .tif, .png, etc.)?

We use an inordinate amount of pictures in our presentations, and would like
to keep consistent in formating pictures for print and for web/screen (both
in type of image AND in sizing). Typically, I've used Photoshop to re-size
our print quality images into feasible format for PowerPoint.

Just curious if there's been any standard size document put together... any
clue?

 

[Sonia]

My preference is PNG and some people prefer JPG because they can be smaller.
The important thing is to size your photos in pixels. Ignore DPI. Here are
some links:

What's the best resolution for images in PowerPoint screen shows?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00415.htm
Scanning - Bitmap Resolution - DPI
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00074.htm--

Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Heather.

What Sonia said (particularly about PIXELS) ... but also (My preference is PNG also)

http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com/powerpointgraphics.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com