Tiffs, Jpgs, Pdfs Doing Funny Things

[Barmaid]

Any suggestions to solve this problem would be appreciated.

I am trying to write a book using the "Book" option in Family Tree Maker 2010. I want to insert images into this book (images of census returns and birth certificates etc) that I have downloaded from the web.

Some images perform as they should - others I am having problems with.

I THINK the ones I am having problems with have downloaded as .pdfs. FTM doesn't like .pdfs so I have been using PDF X-Change viewer to export these files to either .tiff or .jpeg. These converted files appear in FTM as absolutely tiny and it is impossible to enlarge them.

I don't know that this IS the problem, but its my best guess (ie since I started using PDF X-Change viewer as my default download thing - previous files seem OK).

Is there another way to convert .pdfs to .jpegs or .tiffs so that the images I import are at least legible?

I'm having a complete mare with this so any suggestions would help.

Am running Windows 7 and Firefox if that is relevant.

TIA

[ChuckFickens]

Load the PDF so you can see it on your screen and then try using the snipping tool to "snip" the picture and then save it as a JPG

(Start > all programs > Accessories to find the snipping tool)

[Ellipsis]

The problem may be with FTM or PDF X-Change.

> These converted files appear in FTM as absolutely tiny and it is impossible to enlarge them.

Can you view them in a different program, such as (if they are jpegs) Paint or your browser?

[Barmaid]

Chuck has solved it, thank you Ellipsis.

I now love Chuck, to whom my grateful thanks.

[Barmaid]

Why I didn't post on here at midday rather than struggling ALL afternoon, I don't know!!!!!

[ChuckFickens]

But I thought you always loved me :(

(the snipping tool is a really useful thing)

[Barmaid]

I did. I just love you more!!! ;)

[craft1948]

tart!!

[Barmaid]

I know Craft, but what's a girl to do..........