Microsoft KB Archive/264599

= Some Bitmap Formats Are Not Supported in Movie Maker =

Article ID: 264599

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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This article was previously published under Q264599





SYMPTOMS
When you try to import a bitmap (.bmp) file into into Movie Maker, you may receive the following error message:

This file can not be imported. Make sure that it is a valid file type and that its contents have not been corrupted.



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you try to import a .bmp file that uses less than 256 Color (8-bit).



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, convert the image to a supported format.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbfaq kbprb kbprod2web KB264599

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