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Picture Tab

The Picture Tab displays Picture (Metafile) image clips. Metafiles contain vector graphics rather than pixel-based bitmap data.

What Is Picture/Metafile Data?​

Picture data is typically used for:

  • Mechanical drawings
  • Clip art
  • Diagrams and charts
  • Other vector graphics

Vector graphics look good when stretched or resized because they're defined mathematically rather than as pixels.

When to Use​

Picture format is not suitable for:

  • Photographs
  • Screenshots
  • Real-life images

These are better represented as Bitmap data.

Viewing​

The Picture Tab displays the metafile at its natural size within the available space. Unlike bitmaps, vector images can be scaled without losing quality.

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